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US-Iran naval clashes escalate in Strait of Hormuz oil corridor
Photo — İrfan Simsar / Pexels
US and Iranian forces have exchanged fire on vessels near Iran in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, with the US striking several Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with ballistic missiles.[4][7][10] Iran has claimed attacks on US ships while Washington disputes parts of Tehran’s account, raising fears of a wider regional conflict and new shocks to global energy markets.[4][8][10] The confrontation comes amid already heightened Middle East tensions and ongoing conflicts involving Israel, Lebanon and Gaza.[4][10][12]