Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes
Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated as the US launched fresh military strikes following Iranian threats to block key oil trade routes. Iran has responded by warning of further closures of export channels and reporting attacks on US-allied targets in the Middle East.
Why it matters
The potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz poses a significant threat to global energy supplies and risks a broader military conflict in the Middle East.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran's energy infrastructure
The article reports on military actions and rhetoric from both sides without taking a definitive stance on the legitimacy of the conflict.
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