The U.S. denied Iran’s claim that it struck two American vessels as the two sides traded attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and Brent crude hit $100 a barrel.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they attacked US-linked oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for American strikes on Iranian vessels.

IRGC Navy fired ballistic missiles at two US warships in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM retaliated by striking three Iranian oil tankers linked to

Iran has threatened retaliation after the US struck three oil tankers.