Iran-US war latest: Tehran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after US strikes Iranian oil tankers
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Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated following a series of retaliatory strikes on naval vessels and oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command and the IRGC have both threatened further military action as the conflict intensifies.
Why it matters
This escalation threatens global oil supply chains and risks a broader military conflict in the Middle East.
The latest exchange of attacks followed an escalation in the past week which threatens to deepen the conflict
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