https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tanker-struck-in-hormuz-raising-worries-over-escalation-as-trump-vows-to-hit-iran-hardContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tanker-struck-in-hormuz-raising-worries-over-escalation-as-trump-vows-to-hit-iran-hardhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/tanker-struck-in-hormuz-raising-worries-over-escalation-as-trump-vows-to-hit-iran-hard#u55340Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:05:59 +0000A supertanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking fears of further escalation. Iran's IRGC claims the vessel hit mines after attempting to cross without permission, though CENTCOM has denied these claims. Donald Trump has vowed to hit Iran "hard" and warned of additional strikes on Tehran. Despite the tension, oil flows through the strait have rebounded to two-thirds of pre-war levels and oil prices remain low. Iran and Oman are currently engaged in negotiations focused on the waterway.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies.