The latest incidents have led to oil prices rising again this morning
The US military has fired on a Panamanian-flagged ship in the Gulf of Oman, after accusing it of trying to evade the American blockade on Iranian ports.
Meanwhile, 4 crew members were killed when Yemeni rebels attacked a vessel at the entrance to the Red Sea.
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed unless Washington accepts its conditions.
The latest incidents have led to oil prices rising again this morning.
Former British Diplomat who worked in the Middle East, Alexander Dragonetti says it's unlikely there will be a peace deal before the US elections in November:
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