Oil Tankers Targeted as Tensions Escalate | Dubai News

US military strikes five Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for missile attacks on a Navy ship, sparking global oil market panic as prices surge past $98 a barrel. Jordan intercepts 18 Iranian ballistic missiles, with no casualties reported, while Iran warns tanker crews near Kuwait and Bahrain to evacuate. Explosions rock Iran’s Kharg Island, a critical oil export hub. Meanwhile, Britain slaps sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements, prompting Israel to shut down its British consulate in Jerusalem — escalating Middle East tensions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f19971def42136b7