The focus of the war with Iran has shifted from oil production to the ships that transport it. Kirk Edwards, an oilman, notes that the dialogue has expanded beyond barrels of oil to include the vessels that move it. He mentions that US forces recently attacked Iranian crude oil tankers, resulting in damage and destruction.
Edwards reports that Iran responded by threatening oil tankers in certain ports and warning crews to evacuate. The attacks and threats have raised concerns about the safety of oil tankers. For more information on the developing situation, further details are available.
Power lines that cut through a property near Lufkin on June 12, 2026. Credit: Joel Andrews for the Texas Tribune By Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas Tribune ODESSA The Public Utility Commission of Texas on Friday gave its approval to a controversial, 370-mile-long transmission li...
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