Tensions surge as Iran confirms targeting a US-linked vessel near Oman’s Salalah port, a vital shipping hub. This escalation expands the conflict into critical maritime zones, threatening global trade and energy markets. The move signals Iran’s willingness to strike US assets, blurring lines between military and logistical targets and raising fears of wider instability.
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