Burning Waters The latest escalation in the US Iran conflict has brought the Persian Gulf back into the spotlight, where tensions have been simmering for months.
The US strikes on Iranian tankers near Kharg Island serve as a stark reminder that this is no longer just about diplomacy or economic pressure – it's about drawing blood.
The US claims these tankers were linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and were struck in response to attempted missile attacks on a US navy warship.