The U.S. destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels in the area on Wednesday. Tehran warns banks could be next targets after strikes on Dubai airport. Officials say commercial shipping faces growing risks from these disruptions.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared Tuesday the most intense day of strikes against Iran yet. Iranian authorities claimed a US missile killed 168 people near a southern school. Residents in Tehran and Karaj spoke of exhaustion from power outages and sleepless nights after ten days of attacks. President Trump described the conflict as far ahead of schedule, prompting Iranian warnings of severe consequences.

This is the highest since August 2024, fueled by the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz blockade. The spike marks the biggest weekly rise in years, tied to Iran strikes on regional oil infrastructure. West Texas crude soared 12% Friday to $90 a barrel. More hikes loom as global supply fears grow.

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Drivers now pay an average of $3.25 as Middle East strife disrupts oil flows. Pumps see long lines in key states while experts predict more hikes ahead. GasBuddy tracks the surge tied to global tensions.

A U.S. submarine fired torpedoes at an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, marking the first such naval strike since World War Two. The Pentagon confirmed the sinking Wednesday as part of escalating operations against Iran. Officials plan deeper strikes inside the country soon. This follows recent U.S.-Israel air attacks that have widened the Middle East war.