Iran Reportedly Fires Cruise Missiles at U.S. Warships Amid Naval Standoff

Shiite News: The supplied report claims that the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran fired cruise missiles at U.S. warships located in the Gulf of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean, describing the action as an attempt to break what it calls a U.S. naval blockade.

According to the report, Iran’s Armed Forces received high-level orders to counter the alleged naval blockade and push U.S. naval forces away from Iranian territory. In accordance with those orders, the report says that advanced cruise missiles were launched toward U.S. naval positions this morning.

The report states that there has so far been no definitive information confirming whether the missiles struck their intended targets or caused damage. However, it claims that the reported action has had significant international repercussions.

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According to the report, the developments also triggered a sharp rise in global oil prices, with the price of crude oil once again exceeding $96 per barrel.