US-Iran tensions escalate: US military opens fire on two Iranian tankers violating a naval blockade

The U.S. Navy disabled two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz after exchanging fire with Iranian forces. This escalation occurs amidst ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran regarding a potential peace deal and the rollback of Iran's nuclear program. The Strait of Hormuz blockade is causing instability in the global energy market.