U.S. Investigates Deadly Iranian School Strike Amid Escalating Global Oil Crisis

The Pentagon has launched a formal investigation into a missile strike on an Iranian girls' school that killed at least 165 civilians, marking one of the highest civilian death tolls in a single U.S. military incident in decades. While President Trump has suggested the munitions used may have been 'generic' or fired by Iran, preliminary assessments and expert analysis of debris indicate the use of U.S.-made Tomahawk missiles. The incident has intensified international scrutiny as the conflict enters a critical phase. Simultaneously, a global energy crisis has emerged following attacks on three commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The vital waterway is effectively closed, driving oil prices to $100 per barrel. While President Trump has urged continued maritime traffic under promised U.S. protection, analysts suggest Iran may maintain the blockade to inflict economic pressure and deter further strikes against its infrastructure. On the military front, U.S. officials report significant progress in degrading Iran's strategic assets, including the destruction of over 50 naval vessels. To sustain the high tempo of operations, the White House is requesting $50 billion in supplemental funding to bolster depleted munitions stockpiles. Following meetings with the administration, Lockheed Martin has committed to quadrupling Tomahawk production to address supply chain vulnerabilities exposed by the ongoing war.