The United States launched a ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran early Monday after another American service member was killed, as Brent crude oil rose above $90 a barrel amid escalating tensions over the strait of Hormuz.
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Key facts
- The US launched a ninth night of strikes on Iran early Monday.
- A US service member was killed on Saturday in northern Iraq, the third in recent days.
- Brent crude oil climbed above $90 a barrel, its highest level since June.
- Iranian media reported blasts in cities including Tabriz and Chabahar.
The US military launched a ninth consecutive night of strikes targeting Iran early Monday, according to the Guardian, as tensions over the strait of Hormuz continued to escalate and global oil prices climbed.
The strikes came after the US military confirmed the death of another American service member. According to the Guardian, the service member was killed on Saturday in northern Iraq, where the US maintains military bases, during a controlled detonation of what was described as unexploded ordnance on a downed Iranian attack drone. It was the third such death in recent days.
Donald Trump said the new attacks were carried out ‘in honour’ of the dead, the Guardian reported.
Iranian media reported blasts in cities in the far north and far south of the country, including Tabriz and Chabahar, according to Al Jazeera.
The escalating standoff pushed the price of Brent crude oil above $90 a barrel, the highest level since June, according to the Guardian. The strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route for global oil supplies, and tensions there have historically raised concerns about disruptions to energy markets.
The conflict marks a sustained period of military exchanges, with the ninth night of strikes underscoring the intensity of the confrontation between the two countries.
Why it matters
The strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important routes for oil shipments, so tensions there can drive up global energy prices and affect households and businesses far from the conflict. The rising death toll and sustained strikes point to a deepening confrontation with potentially wider consequences.
Frequently asked questions
How many nights has the US struck Iran?
According to the Guardian and Al Jazeera, the US launched a ninth consecutive night of strikes targeting Iran early Monday.
Why did an American service member die?
The Guardian reported that a US service member was killed on Saturday in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of what was described as unexploded ordnance on a downed Iranian attack drone. It was the third such death in recent days.
How high did oil prices rise?
Brent crude oil climbed above $90 a barrel, its highest level since June, according to the Guardian.
Timeline
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- US launches ninth night of Iran strikes as strait of Hormuz standoff sees oil price pass $90 a barrel
The Guardian World: After the US military confirmed that a service member had been killed in Iraq – the third in recent days – Donald Trump said the new attacks were ‘in honour’ of the dead Middle East crisis live: follow latest updates The US launched a ninth night of strikes targeting Iran early M
- US bombs Iran for ninth consecutive night as Hormuz tensions escalate
Al Jazeera: Iranian media report blasts in cities in the far north and far south, including Tabriz and Chabahar.