"Worst case scenario" for shippers as U.S. and Iran step up attacks
Summary
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed attacks on several U.S. military bases in the Middle East, including sites in Syria, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and Jordan. The U.S. has responded with strikes on Iranian targets, and tensions have caused ship crews to avoid passing through the Strait of Hormuz due to safety fears.Key Facts
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it attacked multiple U.S. military bases in the Middle East on Friday.
- Targets included bases in Syria, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and Jordan.
- The U.S. military has conducted six nights of strikes on Iranian military targets in response.
- There are no independent confirmations from U.S. officials about the damage claimed by Iran.
- Ship crews are avoiding the Strait of Hormuz because of safety concerns after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire ended.
- A maritime risk expert said the situation has returned to a "worst case scenario" with many vessels unwilling to travel through the strait.
- Attacks have disrupted power and water stations in Kuwait and caused injuries in Qatar.
- Tensions have contributed to higher oil prices worldwide.
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