US-Iran strikes escalate near Strait of Hormuz

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Reports from Reuters, BBC, ABC News, Euronews, and Al Jazeera indicate that the US has launched strikes on Iranian targets connected to the Revolutionary Guard and rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran has responded with attacks or threats involving regional targets and shipping routes. The crisis is especially significant because the Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy chokepoint, so even a limited military escalation could affect international shipping, oil prices, and wider regional security. Coverage also notes warnings from Iran about further retaliation and concern among governments and markets about whether the confrontation will broaden.

Sources: Reuters, BBC, ABC News, Euronews, Al Jazeera