Hormuz closure, Gulf strikes: What we know about the latest Iran-US attacks
Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated following Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent military strikes. The conflict has disrupted regional stability and caused oil prices to reach a one-month high.
Why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global shipping lane; its closure poses a significant threat to global energy security and international peace.
The latest round of attacks came after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed on Sunday.
Three boys play in the shallow waters of the Strait of Hormuz, as a plume of smoke rises from an explosion in the background, off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Jul 13, 2026. (Photo: ISNA via AP/Razieh Poudat)
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