Iran claims a strike on a US ship in the Strait of Hormuz but the US denies it
CAIRO (AP) — Iran said Sunday it struck an unmanned U.S. vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, a claim that the U.S. military dismissed as a “total lie.” The purported attack came a day after the U.S. military said forces struck three Iranian oil tankers in response to Navy warships being targeted with [...]
- Why it matters
- The Strait of Hormuz is a chokepoint for global oil shipping. Escalating military incidents there between Iran and the US affect oil prices and regional stability.
- Most affected
- Oil markets and shipping companies — Risk of disruption to flows through the Strait of Hormuz increases tensions.
US and Iranian military forces — Reported strikes by each side raise the pace of direct military encounters. - Likely next
- Whether either side releases evidence of the incident, or whether additional military encounters occur in the Strait.
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