Iran and US tanker strikes lift oil prices

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Iran and the US carried out what appeared to be their largest tit-for-tat tanker strikes yet over the weekend. The attacks disrupted shipping and pushed oil prices higher as the six-month conflict continues to escalate, contributing to global inflation pressures.

WHO: Iran and the US

WHAT: Iran and the US carried out tit-for-tat tanker strikes.

WHEN: Reported Sep 6, 2026 at 5:10 AM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: The strikes were part of a tit-for-tat response amid ongoing tanker attacks disrupting shipping.

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