[Merchant Ships Attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Increases Troop Deployment to the Middle East While Trump Retains Military Strike Option] Three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz were struck by unidentified flying objects. The U.S. has deployed a third aircraft carrier and 10,000 soldiers to the Middle East. President Trump stated that military strike options for the region remain on the table. Brent crude oil prices have risen to $100 per barrel. (Source: Jin10 Data)