US strikes three Iranian oil tankers as US-Iran maritime conflict escalates

The US Central Command has carried out strikes against three Iranian oil tankers at an undisclosed location. This escalation in the US-Iran maritime conflict, with vessels spotted near Bandar Abbas in the Strait of Hormuz, threatens the stability of the global oil supply. Such actions could potentially drive up oil prices and increase geopolitical tensions. Handout videos released Saturday show fire and smoke rising from the targeted carriers during the military operation in the Middle East.