Iran war: Tensions escalate as US strikes more oil tankers in Hormuz
Tensions escalated in the Middle East as the US Central Command struck three Iran-linked crude oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, disabling the vessels in retaliation. Brent crude futures opened near $100 per barrel in response to the geopolitical and energy market developments.
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