Tankers near Oman come under fire as Iran threatens to choke off shipping routes

The latest attacks come amid U.S. media reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing a fresh round of strikes against Iran.

# Tankers near Oman come under fire as Iran threatens to choke off shipping routes The latest attacks come amid U.S. media reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing a fresh round of strikes against Iran. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/01/tankers-near-oman-come-under-fire.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*