Politics
Three more ships struck in the Persian Gulf as Iran warns of oil prices hitting $200
Key Points
- Three more foreign vessels were struck off the coast of Iraq and the United Arab Emirates overnight, authorities said.
- The latest incidents in or near the Strait of Hormuz come shortly after Iran warned the world to prepare for $200 oil prices.
- Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has virtually ground to a halt since the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran on Feb. 28.