Iran targets fuel vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian explosive-laden boats attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters on Wednesday, resulting in one crew member’s death as projectiles struck additional vessels in the Gulf. These incidents heighten tensions between Iran and U.S.-Israeli forces, raising the total number of attacked ships in the region to at least 16 since hostilities began. Maritime operations in the Gulf have nearly halted, contributing to a surge in global oil prices, while Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have threatened to target any ships passing through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

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