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U.S. Strikes Iran as Hormuz Tensions Escalate | Huntsville News
U.S. airstrikes hit Iran’s coastal defenses and missile sites just hours after Trump reinstated a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and hinted at charging nations for passage—a bold shift from decades of freedom-of-navigation policy. In retaliation, Iran struck Bahrain, Jordan, and UAE-linked tankers, killing one mariner and injuring eight. The UAE vows to retaliate, risking renewed conflict. With Brent crude surging past $84, global markets brace for economic fallout as both sides battle for control of this vital oil chokepoint. The U.S. claims its strikes are meant to deter future attacks…
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