Tanker Attacked Off Qatar as Iran Claims Route Transporting Oil Through Strait of Hormuz Will Be 'Closed'
Oil Rises Above $100 as Attacks on Ships Hit New High, Amid Reports Trump is Discussing Launching Strikes Before the US Midterms
TL;DR
- A tanker near Qatar was attacked by multiple projectiles, resulting in an unknown number of casualties.
- Attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz have reached their highest weekly level since the start of the Iran war.
- Iran announced it would close a route in the Strait of Hormuz used to circumvent its blockade.
- Oil prices rose above $100 per barrel amid these escalating tensions and supply concerns.
- The US disputes Iran's claim of controlling the Strait of Hormuz, stating oil flow is nearing pre-war levels.
- The US is reportedly considering resuming military operations against Iran.
- A third US aircraft carrier has been dispatched to the region.