Oil tankers burn near Iraq as Iranian strikes defy Trump’s claim to have ‘won’ the war
Summary
Iran attacked two oil tankers in Iraqi waters amid escalating Middle East tensions, raising fears of oil prices soaring to $200 a barrel despite US claims of victory.
Key Points
- Iran set ablaze two tankers in Iraqi waters amid intensified attacks on oil and transport facilities in the Middle East.
- The conflict, triggered by joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran, has killed around 2,000 people and destabilized global energy markets.
- The International Energy Agency announced a historic release of 400 million barrels from strategic reserves to counter rising oil prices.
- US President Donald Trump claimed the US had won the war, despite ongoing Iranian military actions and threats to global oil supply.
