Two more ships struck as Iran war intensifies | LBC

00:00 - Lauren Holtmeier discusses how the conflict could affect oil prices in the US and Europe

04:38 - Dr Sal Mercogliano brings you the latest analysis on the conflict, and what the strikes might mean.

The US military has said three service members have been killed in action in the Middle East - after Iranian state media claimed to have struck a US warship.

Five have also been seriously wounded, according to US Central Command.

"Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions - and are in the process of being returned to duty," the US said in a statement released on Sunday.

"Major combat operations continue and our response effort is ongoing," the statement added.

The strike was followed by two more ships being hit, one in the straight of Hormuz and one off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, sparking fears for global shipping.

Henry Riley is discusses the latest with Lauren Holtmeier, Senior Middle East Energy Editor of S&P Global and historian Dr Sal Mercogliano.

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