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Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates | Bend News
Tensions flare as U.S.-Iran exchanges threaten to unravel a fragile regional deal, with Qatar sounding the alarm over strikes disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. claims over 170 retaliatory strikes after Iranian attacks on commercial vessels—including a Qatari LNG tanker—while Iran denies targeting civilians and claims it hit U.S. bases in the Gulf. Qatar insists no attacks occurred on its soil and urges restraint, even as diplomatic channels remain open. Despite escalating rhetoric and military posturing, Qatar, a key broker of the original agreement, remains focused on…
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