Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:23am on 09 Sep 2026,Wednesday International
The US-Iran conflict has sharply escalated after US forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, following attacks by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on a US Navy vessel. Iran retaliated with ballistic-missile strikes targeting a US military base in Jordan, while also threatening shipping near the Strait of Hormuz. Jordan said most incoming missiles were intercepted and reported no casualties. Iran has also warned of possible action against oil-related facilities and shipping linked to Kuwait and Bahrain. The escalation has raised concerns over the security of the Gulf’s critical energy routes, while oil prices have moved closer to $100 per barrel. (PC: Reuters)
