Iran Strikes US Base in Jordan, Targets Tankers; Oil Prices Surge

Iran launched missile attacks targeting a U.S. base in Jordan and three oil tankers attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions and sending oil prices climbing. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it had struck the three tankers as they tried to cross the vital waterway.

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This morning, air defenses neutralized five missiles coming from Iran and heading towards the kingdom's territory.

In response to the aggression, Jordan's military reported intercepting and downing five Iranian missiles that were heading towards its territory. This interception occurred as the broader conflict between Tehran and Washington resumed after a brief lull. The attacks come shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington.

Meanwhile, in Iraq, U.S. Central Command (Centcom) and the Saudi Armed Forces conducted precision strikes against Iran-linked terrorists. These groups were allegedly tasked by the IRGC to target U.S. forces and Saudi energy infrastructure. Centcom stated that U.S. and Saudi fighter jets hit multiple logistics sites and weapons depots belonging to these terrorists in eastern Iraq, marking a firm response to over 30 drone attacks orchestrated by Iran in the preceding 72 hours.

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precision strikes in Iraq against terrorists linked to Iran that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had tasked to strike U.S. forces and Saudi energy infrastructure.

The coordinated attacks have had a significant impact on global energy markets. Oil prices jumped by 3% in Asian trading following the news of the strikes. The situation remains volatile, with ongoing military actions and diplomatic maneuvering in the Middle East.

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Some hours ago, three oil tankers, which were attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, were hit.