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Escalation in U.S.-Iran Tensions
Updated Jul 13, 12:30 PM · Editor selected
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The U.S. has initiated fresh military strikes against Iran in response to attacks on commercial shipping.
Top Stories
  1. The U.S. military has targeted Iranian assets to prevent further assaults on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
  2. A Kuwaiti offshore oil platform was struck as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate, complicating the security of oil transport in the region.
  3. The situation has led to increased volatility in oil markets, reflecting fears over potential disruptions in supply.
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