United States strikes Iran as Iran targets ships in Strait of Hormuz
The United States has carried out repeated strikes against Iran, completing a 13th night of strikes, while Iran and allied groups have attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz and targeted U.S. assets and allies across the region. Explosions near a base hosting U.S. forces in northern Iraq and sirens in Bahrain underscore the wider regional impact. The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial energy passage and Iranian attacks could effectively close it, risking sharp jumps in global fuel prices and economic turmoil; Houthi rebels also struck two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening an alternate route. There is no clear off-ramp.
Strait of Hormuz attacks threaten global oil flows
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The United States has been striking Iran for nights. Iran and allied groups have hit ships and U.S. assets in the region. This could cause wider disruptions to oil shipping and global prices.
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