Iran Escalates Gulf Tensions With Three U.S. Navy Attacks This Week

Iran fired three missiles at U.S. Navy ships around the Strait of Hormuz this week, signaling a clear escalation as the blockade of Iranian ports continues. The strikes allegedly involved advanced, maneuverable missiles with electro-optical guidance, prompting speculation about possible help from Russia or China. The U.S. says interceptors beat back the missiles with no damage reported, while oil prices jumped and sanctions pressure intensifies ahead of the midterm elections.