US strikes Iranian oil tankers as Iran targets American base in Jordan
Oil prices near $100 a barrel following tit-for-tat military strikes between Washington and Tehran.
The United States has struck Iranian oil tankers in an escalation of tensions between the two countries, according to reports. Iran simultaneously targeted an American military base in Jordan.
The strikes have prompted oil prices to edge closer to $100 per barrel, reflecting market concerns over the broader conflict between the US and Iran.
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- US strikes Iranian oil tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan — BBC News — World
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