Iran and US Brinkmanship Escalates in Strait Conflict

US military fired on Iranian oil tanker in international waters after it allegedly breached a blockade.
President Trump said the conflict would end quickly.
France ruled out lifting sanctions against Iran while Strait of Hormuz remains blocked.
Strait of Hormuz remains blocked due to US-Iran brinkmanship over oil revenue.
Crude oil prices remained above $100 per barrel.
Shell increased profits by 19% to $5.69 billion in Q1.
Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs.
At least 11 others died in strikes across Lebanon.
Iran expected to respond to US proposal on nuclear program.
Gulf Cooperation Council rejected Iranian claims against UAE as baseless.
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