Event·Military

Iran war: Tensions escalate as US strikes more oil tankers in Hormuz

08 SEP 2026 · 1704Z

Brent futures have opened the week near $100/bbl as tensions in the Middle East compounded over the weekend. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) struck three Iran-linked crude oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, permanently disabling all three vessels, it said on socia…