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Tankers near Oman come under fire as Iran threatens shipping routes
cnbc.com • • nation
Key Points:
- A tanker near Oman was struck by an unknown projectile, causing engine damage, while another vessel reported a nearby explosion amid escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran warned the U.S. that its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would lead to the closure of key shipping routes, threatening global energy supplies and economic stability.
- Kuwait reported intercepting hostile drone attacks attributed to Iran, as the conflict spreads with recent strikes hitting U.S. bases in the Gulf and ships at Egypt's Mediterranean port.
- U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing for new military strikes against Iran as early as this weekend, targeting Iranian energy infrastructure, though diplomatic progress could halt these plans.
- Energy prices rose over 1% following the attacks and rising tensions, with concerns growing over potential disruptions in major maritime chokepoints including the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb.
