Military clashes between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz have sent oil prices surging and sparked dire warnings of total war from President Trump.
The fragile US-Iran ceasefire has shattered after a violent naval skirmish in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command reported that the military “blew up” six Iranian boats on Monday after Tehran launched “multiple cruise missiles, drones and small boats” at Navy and commercial vessels.
The escalation prompted a fierce warning from President Donald Trump, who stated Iranian forces would be “blown off the face of the Earth” if they target US ships again. As the UAE shifts schools to remote learning following Iranian strikes, global markets are reeling. Experts warn average gas prices could hit $5 a gallon if the waterway remains closed. Meanwhile, regional instability spreads as Israel issues fresh evacuation orders for 10 villages in southern Lebanon.
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