In a significant escalation of hostilities, the US military has attacked five Iranian oil tankers, claiming it was in response to attempted strikes on an American warship. In retaliation, Iran launched a missile barrage targeting US bases in Jordan. Reports indicate further military actions from both sides, including the destruction of Iranian tankers and missile attacks on Navy ships. The ongoing conflict has also led to heightened oil prices, approaching $100 a barrel. As violence intensifies in the region, both nations continue to exchange strikes, further complicating the already volatile situation in the Middle East.