Oil prices rise after the United States launches a wave of strikes targeting Iran. The reports tie the action to a recent series of attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil and trade flows. All three outlets describe the strikes as a retaliatory response, with the first wave aimed at specific targets in Iran. The move increases concerns about disruptions to energy supplies and intensifies uncertainty in global energy markets, contributing to the jump in crude prices. While the articles focus on the immediate market reaction and the stated reason for the strikes, they do not provide detailed outcomes of the strikes or quantify the extent of shipping disruption. The coverage is consistent on the core sequence: attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz occur, the US responds with strikes against Iran, and oil prices increase as traders weigh the risk of further escalation and potential supply impacts. The reports frame the development as a catalyst for near-term volatility in energy markets.