Gulf Of Oman

A giant VLCC oil tanker caught fire off the coast of Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman following a suspected attack. The incident comes amid a sharp spike in maritime strikes, pushing Brent crude prices above 102 dollars per barrel.

Iran launched a new wave of attacks against US Navy vessels and oil tankers near the Gulf, prompting US retaliation and sparking serious concern in Washington over potential military escalation.