US and Iran exchange more strikes, Tehran tightens hold on Hormuz
Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated following US strikes on Iranian targets and threats from President Trump to seize oil infrastructure. Iran has responded with counter-attacks, further destabilizing the Strait of Hormuz and global oil markets.
Why it matters
Highlights a significant escalation in geopolitical conflict that threatens global energy security and risks direct military confrontation.
The United States will hit Iran “very hard tonight” and will soon take control of the Middle Eastern country’s oil and gas infrastructure and markets, President Donald Trump said on Thursday.
Reports on aggressive statements and military actions from both sides, maintaining a focus on the sequence of events.
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