Iran said it attacked more than a dozen vessels trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, as fresh fighting with the United States drove oil prices above $100 per barrel.

US-Iran tanker attacks are raising fears of oil supply disruptions as Brent crude nears $100. Could the Strait of Hormuz crisis push oil above $100?

The latest escalation came on Saturday when U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers, according to U.S. Central Command. One of the vessels was hit off the coast of Kharg…