Tanker Attack in Strait of Hormuz Widens US-Iran Conflict

A commercial tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran military exchanges intensify, raising fears that other Gulf states could be drawn into the conflict. The strait is one of the world's most critical oil-shipping chokepoints, with roughly 20% of global oil supply passing through it. The attack marks a significant widening of hostilities between Washington and Tehran.