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Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate | Peoria News
Iran claims it struck a U.S. vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, but the U.S. military calls it a lie — just days after U.S. forces hit Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for missile attacks on Navy ships. This renewed violence follows a fragile ceasefire and marks a dangerous escalation as both sides intensify military and economic pressure amid stalled diplomacy. The conflict, ignited by U.S.-Israeli strikes in February, has seen sporadic fighting since June, with recent strikes hitting civilian areas including schools. Washington is pursuing a dual strategy: military action in the vital oil…
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