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U.S. Strikes Iranian Vessels as Oil Prices Surge

3/13/2026

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The U.S. military attacked 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels in the Strait of Hormuz in response to Iran's threats to close the shipping route.
U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized removing mines due to risks to international shipping.
The United States Navy (U.S. Navy) is currently unprepared to conduct oil-tanker escorts amid ongoing Iranian attacks and the situation's complexity.
Oil prices exceed $100 per barrel amid fears of prolonged disruption.

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The U.S. military attacked 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels in the Strait of Hormuz in response to Iran's threats to close the shipping route.
U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized removing mines due to risks to international shipping.
The United States Navy (U.S. Navy) is currently unprepared to conduct oil-tanker escorts amid ongoing Iranian attacks and the situation's complexity.
Oil prices exceed $100 per barrel amid fears of prolonged disruption.