White House Will ‘Continue to Assess’ Tanker Attacks in Oman

Oil Surges as Two Tankers Are Damaged in Suspected Attack
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The Trump administration is evaluating reports of suspected attacks that damaged two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and sent oil prices surging.

“We are aware of reports of an attack on ships in the Gulf of Oman. The U.S. Government is providing assistance and will continue to assess the situation,” White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said in an email Thursday.