Iran Claims 2 Tankers Hit Mines, Launches Jordan Missile Attack After U.S. Strikes
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Updated · CNBC · Sep 2
Iran Claims 2 Tankers Hit Mines, Launches Jordan Missile Attack After U.S. Strikes
3 articles · Updated · CNBC · Sep 2
Summary
Iran said two oil tankers struck naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz and that it launched a retaliatory missile attack targeting Jordan.
The claims came a day after U.S. and Iranian forces traded strikes, keeping Middle East tensions elevated with no fresh U.S. response reported yet.
Oil prices were lower early Wednesday despite the escalation, even as markets watched the Strait closely for any threat to energy flows.
The flare-up added to broader market unease already driven by a global bond selloff, with the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield briefly reaching its highest level since November 2023.