Jul. 13, 2026
US, Iran exchange strikes as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz
US and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone attacks over the weekend, with Tehran targeting US facilities in states across the Gulf and saying it had again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices higher. US Central... Read more.
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