US launches ninth night of Iran strikes as strait of Hormuz standoff sees oil price pass $90 a barrel
Summary
The US military launched its ninth night of strikes against Iran-related targets following the death of another American service member in Iraq. Tensions have increased in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments, pushing oil prices above $90 a barrel amid fears of wider conflict.Key Facts
- A US service member died in northern Iraq during the disposal of unexploded ordnance from an Iranian drone.
- This marks the third US military death in recent days related to ongoing conflict with Iran.
- The US has conducted nine nights of strikes targeting Iranian interests.
- An oil tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman, though the cause is unclear.
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed attacks on oil tankers and an enemy command center in Syria.
- Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Israel expressed concerns about the conflict spreading regionally.
- The US has reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports to stop oil exports.
- Brent crude oil prices rose to over $90 per barrel due to the instability in the region.
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