1176 Drone strike torches oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Iran’s blockade halts global shipping
EN English ( FR IT PT SP ) 1176 Drone strike torches oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Iran’s blockade halts global shipping 9 Mar 2026 A drone strike in the Strait of Hormuz has halted global shipping, causing oil prices to surge past $100 a barrel. This has led to extreme fuel shortages in Thailand, with mile-long lines at petrol stations and rationing of fuel. The situation is exacerbated by ongoing geopolitical tensions, including Iran’s attacks on Kuwaiti infrastructure and the deployment of the US “doomsday plane” to the Persian Gulf. A 13-year-old was apprehended in Norway, but the incident is not believed to be connected to the Iran conflict. The situation is escalating, with Iran targeting oil refineries and infrastructure in the Gulf region, and the US and Israel potentially preparing for a ground invasion. The speaker warns that the mainstream media is spreading propaganda and that people should be prepare...