Two tankers explode in drone boat attack after Iran’s oil price warning

Iran has attacked two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz with explosives, igniting fires on the vessels. The incidents occurred early in the morning, resulting in one fatality and the rescue of 38 crew members. Iraq has halted all oil port operations amid rising tensions, while the military warned of potential spikes in oil prices due to regional instability. The U.S. has recently destroyed Iranian boats planting mines in the area, further escalating the situation.

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