Burning Oil: The Latest Escalation in the US Iran Conflict The tit for tat exchange between the US and Iran has reached a boiling point, with the US military striking five Iranian tankers linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
This escalation of tensions threatens not just regional stability but also global economic security.
The IRGC's attempted attacks on an American warship, followed by the US strikes on Tuesday, have brought the conflict to a critical juncture.