Iran accused of attacking another oil tanker in the Persian Gulf

Tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz after the UAE reports a third ship attack this week. Oil prices are climbing as the U.S. vows to tighten economic pressure.

A dangerous situation is unfolding in the Strait of Hormuz. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) says that Iran has attacked a third oil tanker in the area this week. The Strait of Hormuz is a very important narrow waterway where a huge amount of the world’s oil travels by ship. Because of these attacks, the UAE is calling for the waterway to be reopened safely so that ships can travel without fear. These attacks are being called "unprovoked" by officials. It means the ships did nothing to start the fight. The U.S. government has responded by saying they plan to make Iran’s economy suffer more t…