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The US and Iran have escalated a months-long maritime confrontation around the Strait of Hormuz, with US forces striking Iranian oil tankers and Iran firing ballistic missiles at US warships and targeting vessels; analysts warn that without a diplomatic settlement the conflict will likely deepen, threatening global energy supplies and pushing oil prices higher as each side seeks to inflict costs on the other.
Maritime risk firm warns of a worst-case scenario in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran pressures vessels into its territorial waters, with at least nine attacks since July 6, mine and threat risks, and a steep drop in traffic that has crews increasingly reluctant to transit despite security efforts and ongoing US strikes.
The U.S. Treasury revoked Iran’s license to globally sell oil after a series of tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling consequences for Tehran’s actions as shipping in the critical waterway faces heightened risk. Iran has pressed for a northern transit route under its control, while the U.S. Navy maintains a southern corridor via Oman; an interim deal had promised safe passage but the attacks have jeopardized it. The United States later conducted airstrikes after Tehran hit a cargo ship, underscoring escalating tensions.