Iran and U.S. hit tankers in biggest wave of attacks on shipping since war began
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Iran and the United States engaged in a significant escalation of hostilities near the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the largest wave of attacks on shipping since the conflict began. According to reports, the U.S. sank five Iranian oil tankers, prompting Iran to respond by attacking 10 ships in the same vicinity on Wednesday.
The military exchange has had an immediate impact on global energy markets. The disruption caused benchmark Brent crude futures to rise above $100 a barrel, marking the highest price point for the commodity since July.
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Japan Times (JP)Focuses on the resulting surge in global oil prices
KSL (Salt Lake City, US) (US)Details the specific sequence of retaliatory military actions
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