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U.S. and Iran Escalate Strait Tensions | Monroe Louisiana News
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated over the weekend as the U.S. struck rocket launchers on Larak Island, claiming Iran’s Revolutionary Guard was preparing attacks on the Strait of Hormuz — a move President Trump condemned with fiery rhetoric calling Iran a “failed nation.” Iran retaliated swiftly, launching strikes at U.S. military sites in the UAE and Jordan, vowing even harsher responses if attacked. The conflict sent global markets into turmoil, pushing oil prices up nearly 3.4% — Brent crude to $91.09 and WTI to $86.22 per barrel — underscoring the economic stakes of this…
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