Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated as the US continued military strikes against Iranian targets, while the IRGC threatened global energy lifelines. The Trump administration is reportedly considering major offensive options, including strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, and has increased military support to Israel with additional refueling planes. Consequently, Brent crude prices surged over 4% to nearly $88 a barrel as tanker traffic in the Strait hit a three-week low and emergency reserves were significantly depleted.
Israeli sources report the US has notified Israel of plans to deploy strategic bombers against Iran's underground Pickaxe Mountain facility.
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Brent crude nears $88 as the IEA warns that three-quarters of emergency reserves are exhausted amid falling tanker traffic.
The Trump administration reportedly notifies Israel of additional refueling aircraft deployments, signaling potential preparations for large-scale offensive operations against Iranian infrastructure.
The US maintains military strikes on Iranian assets as the IRGC threatens global energy corridors in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.