Escalated US-Iran hostilities, a smaller fleet, and mine threats deter Hormuz tanker escorts despite the legacy of Operation Earnest Will.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Escalated US-Iran hostilities, a smaller fleet, and mine threats deter Hormuz tanker escorts despite the legacy of Operation Earnest Will.
Iran escalates: tankers ablaze, warns $200 oil. IEA releases 400M barrels. War far from over.