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Iran-US Military Confrontation & Strait of Hormuz Escalation
The United States is conducting military operations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, including sinking Iranian boats and escorting merchant ships, while Iran has resumed attacks on UAE oil facilities and warned of a 'crushing' response to US intervention. The escalation threatens global energy supplies and risks derailing regional ceasefire efforts, with diplomatic engagement from Turkey and Qatar ongoing.
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- ‘Extensive brutality’: Rebel attacks reap hell on Congolese civilians
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- Hezbollah says it hit Israeli Merkava tank in south Lebanon
- Turkey and Qatar discuss US-Iran talks in phone call
- Iran warns US of ‘crushing’ response over Hormuz
- Iran no further to nuclear weapon than it was before war, US intel agencies assess
- Iran restarts attacks on UAE as US fights to restore traffic in Strait of Hormuz
- US and UAE report Iran attacks as military pushes to reopen Strait of Hormuz
- Chevron chief warns Strait of Hormuz closure will soon lead to oil shortages