US Strikes on Iranian Tankers Propel Oil Prices Near $100 Per Barrel
US military actions against Iranian oil tankers have caused oil prices to approach $100 a barrel, escalating tensions in the region. Iran has retaliated by targeting an American base in Jordan, further increasing geopolitical tensions.
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