Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified significantly following a series of retaliatory strikes. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported launching ballistic missiles at a Jordanian facility utilized by American forces and attacking ten ships near the Strait of Hormuz. These actions occurred shortly after the United States military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers. According to U.S. Central Command, the destruction of the tankers was a defensive measure taken after Iranian forces allegedly targeted a Navy warship with ballistic missiles on two separate occasions. While no American casualties were reported, the recent exchange of fire has disrupted a period of relative stability, impacting regional energy assets and causing a notable increase in global oil prices. This escalation marks a critical point in the ongoing six-month conflict, drawing in various regional allies as both nations continue to target military and maritime infrastructure.
Source : The Express Tribune
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