Missile strike on Iran tanker keeps heat on

Teheran's claim of attack could further stoke tensions with US in Gulf region

TEHERAN - Two missiles struck an Iranian tanker traveling through the Red Sea off Saudi Arabia on Friday, Iranian officials said, the latest incident in the Persian Gulf region amid months of heightened tensions between Teheran and Washington.

There was no word from Saudi Arabia on the reported attack and Saudi officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Oil prices spiked by 2 percent on the news.