Iran-U.S. conflict threatens wider Middle East escalation

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Diplomatic efforts involving Qatar and Oman continue while shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz remain under pressure. Reports say Iran has agreed with Oman on designated safe-transit coordinates, but a vessel off Qatar was reportedly struck by multiple projectiles and Oman evacuated crew from another damaged ship. Brent crude rose above $100 per barrel amid uncertainty over energy flows, while Saudi Arabia and Yemen also reported intensifying military activity.[4][6][10]

Sources: CBS News, Gulf News, Anadolu Agency