US Military Strikes Iranian Targets in Strait of Hormuz, Escalating Tensions and Driving Oil Prices Above $90

The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian military targets in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first known attack by Washington against Iran since late July. This action, coupled with Iran's reported attack on US forces in Jordan, has renewed conflict near the strategic waterway, raising concerns about oil supply disruptions. Brent crude oil prices subsequently rose above $90 per barrel. France has condemned the Iranian attacks on Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, urging all parties to de-escalate.