Iran attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as US forces launched fresh strikes. The clash has choked a key oil route, lifted energy prices and strained diplomacy.

Iran struck a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as the United States launched fresh airstrikes. The attack has deepened fears of a wider war, disrupted shipping and pushed oil prices higher.

A ship caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman as US and Iranian forces traded fresh attacks. The incident underlined rising risks to shipping and civilian infrastructure across the region.