US-Iran War Live: Iran Health Minister says 18 killed, 108 injured in US strikes
Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated following retaliatory strikes, resulting in casualties and threats to the Strait of Hormuz. Global oil transit remains a critical point of concern as both nations exchange military actions.
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The conflict threatens global energy security and risks a wider regional war in the Middle East.
UPDATED: Sep 2, 2026 23:50 IST US-Iran War Live Updates: The US-Iran conflict has intensified with Tehran launching retaliatory missile and drone attacks after US strikes on Iran, while Washington has completed another wave of attacks targeting Iranian military and maritime assets. The latest escalation has raised fresh concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil route. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said more than 17 million barrels of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, marking the highest level of transit since wartime disruptions began. The figure comes as Iran has threatened further retaliation and accused the US of tightening a blockade of the strategic waterway. Follow indiatoday.in for the latest updates on the US-Iran war. ...
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