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US and Iran exchange strikes near the Strait of Hormuz
Photo — Farshid Zabbahi / Pexels
The most urgent breaking story is a rapid escalation between the United States and Iran, with U.S. forces striking three Iranian oil tankers and Iran reporting attacks on U.S. naval assets and vessels in nearby waters. The confrontation centers on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint, and raises immediate risks for regional security and oil markets.