US retaliates, strikes Iranian tankers after missile attack on a US warship

The United States struck Iranian tankers in response to an attempted missile attack on a US Navy warship, signaling heightened tensions over the Strait of Hormuz as both sides vie for control of a key energy corridor; the move comes as oil prices rise (Brent crude briefly nearing $99) and the US blockade on Iranian ports continues to curb exports, with potential political implications for domestic audiences ahead of the midterms.