Iran has struck two commercial vessels, the Israeli-owned Express Rome and container ship Mayuree Naree, after they defied its warnings and attempted to transit the Strait of Hormuz. IRGC Naval Force commander Rear Admiral Tangsiri said the ships "trusted in empty promises" and "were caught." Iran's joint command has declared that not a single litre of oil will pass through the strait for the benefit of the US, Israel or their partners — and that any vessel carrying such cargo is now a legitimate military target. Tanker traffic has collapsed from 76 daily crossings to near zero. Oil has crossed $113 per barrel. The US Navy has privately told the shipping industry escorts are not possible.