Iran’s Attacks on Ships in Hormuz Mount, Testing U.S. Military Restraint — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-s-attacks-on-ships-in-hormuz-mount-testing-u-s-military-restraintContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Iran's Hormuz Attacks Test US Restraint as Oil Prices Risehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-s-attacks-on-ships-in-hormuz-mount-testing-u-s-military-restrainthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-s-attacks-on-ships-in-hormuz-mount-testing-u-s-military-restraint#u45510Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:26:43 +0000Iran's attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz have increased, testing US military restraint. Oil prices have risen due to the uncertainty and potential supply risks. The situation is affecting global oil supplies, with some tankers transferring fuel in the region. The US has signaled no rush to end the conflict, and the market is pricing in a prolonged crisis.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil exports, and Iran's actions have raised concerns about supply disruptions. The US and Iran have been in a state of tension, with the US imposing sanction