Oil Tankers Catch Fire in Iraqi Waters Amid Ongoing Conflict Between Iran and US-Backed Forces

New Delhi: Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, two oil tankers caught fire in Iraqi waters. Reports suggest that the attack was the result of a series of attacks linked to Iran. The incident comes amid a wave of attacks on oil and transportation infrastructure in the region. Iran has warned that the price of oil in the global market could reach $200 per barrel. The war, which began nearly two weeks ago after a joint US and Israeli airstrike on Iran, has so far killed nearly 2,000 people. The conflict has severely affected global energy markets and sea transport. According to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), more than 1,100 children have been killed or injured in the conflict. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump claimed during an election rally in Kentucky that the US has won the war, though he said on Thursday that the US must complete its mission. Crude oil prices hit nearly $120 per barrel earlier in the week, followed by a slight drop in global oil prices.