The U.S. military intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in what was described as an attempted surprise attack on U.S. forces in the Middle East. The IRGC claimed it targeted a U.S. airbase in Jordan, citing ongoing threats from American forces. Following the missile interceptions, U.S. oil prices surged, while tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated as Iran stopped three oil tankers for alleged illegal navigation.
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