Who said they struck the tankers?

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said they hit two tankers.

What did Trump do after the strike?

He gathered his cabinet to discuss the war and energy prices.

How did oil prices react according to the reports?

Some reports said prices rose due to the strike, while others said prices eased as shipping traffic recovered.

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Iran strikes tankers under US escort in Hormuz strait as Trump gathers cabinet to discuss war

First publishedJul 31, 04:25 UTC

Last updatedJul 31, 16:22 UTC · 21m ago

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Iran strikes tankers under US escort in Hormuz strait as Trump gathers cabinet to discuss war

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Energy prices have soared again since fighting between US and Iran resumed two weeks ago as conflict spreads across Middle EastMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesIran said it struck two tankers trying to pass through the strait of Hormuz under the escort of the US military, as Donald Trump gathered his cabinet at to discuss the stalling war and rising prices as midterm election in the US loom.Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said they had hit two tankers trying to pass through the strait on Friday.

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Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it hit two oil tankers trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday. The tankers were under the protection of US naval forces. President Donald Trump called his cabinet to discuss the conflict and rising energy prices. Oil markets reacted, with some reports saying prices rose and others saying they fell as traffic recovered.

Why it matters

The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for global oil supplies, so any disruption can affect fuel prices worldwide. Increased tension between the US and Iran also raises concerns about broader regional conflict.

In brief

Who said they struck the tankers?: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said they hit two tankers.
What did Trump do after the strike?: He gathered his cabinet to discuss the war and energy prices.
How did oil prices react according to the reports?: Some reports said prices rose due to the strike, while others said prices eased as shipping traffic recovered.

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The Guardian stresses the attack and its impact on rising prices and war talks, while CNBC focuses on how recovering traffic eased oil price concerns.

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Highlights Iran attack and rising oil prices amid war talks.
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The Guardian USJul 31, 14:11Highlights Iran attack and rising oil prices amid war talks.
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Stresses oil price ease due to recovering Hormuz traffic.
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CNBC Top NewsJul 31, 04:25Stresses oil price ease due to recovering Hormuz traffic.

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