Iran targets ships after US strikes, raises Gulf
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- Iranian Revolutionary Guard says it will target ships linked to Israel and the US, citing retaliation for attacks (per Tehran statements).
- U.S. Navy announces increased escort missions and missile‑defense deployments to protect commercial traffic (per Pentagon briefing).
- Maritime analysts note the pattern mirrors the 1980s Iran‑Iraq tanker war, warning that escalation could disrupt global oil flows and raise insurance costs (per industry reports).
Why it matters: Escalating naval strikes could choke vital oil routes and spark wider geopolitical fallout.
