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Iran-Linked Tanker Attacks Spike Oil Prices, Evacuations

3/12/2026

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Two crude oil tankers were attacked in Iraqi waters, prompting evacuations at Oman’s Mina Al Fahal terminal and suspending operations at Iraq’s oil terminals.
The attacks are attributed to Iran and have heightened tensions, with drone strikes on Omani ports and Israeli actions against Iranian targets.
Oil prices surged as foreign nationals evacuated amid supply losses, while the UN Security Council is set to vote on a resolution condemning Iran.

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Two crude oil tankers were attacked in Iraqi waters, prompting evacuations at Oman’s Mina Al Fahal terminal and suspending operations at Iraq’s oil terminals.
The attacks are attributed to Iran and have heightened tensions, with drone strikes on Omani ports and Israeli actions against Iranian targets.
Oil prices surged as foreign nationals evacuated amid supply losses, while the UN Security Council is set to vote on a resolution condemning Iran.