Iran attacks oil tankers passing through Strait of Hormuz | ABC NEWS

Dramatic scenes have unfolded in the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, where about one fifth of the world's oil passes through, as Iran attacks oil tankers and cargo vessels.

As the US and Israel's war with Iran continues to escalate, thirty two countries have agreed to release four hundred million barrels of oil to address fears over global supply.
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