US-Iran tensions escalate as threats target Iranian oil shipping
The US defense secretary has reportedly threatened to sink Iranian tankers, with Iran promising retaliation, alongside new Middle East skirmishes. These developments represent a material escalation beyond the prior report of general tensions.
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Why it matters
Threats against oil shipping raise the risk of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and a major energy-price shock.
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