Strait of Hormuz Escalates Tensions | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

The Strait of Hormuz is once again at the center of a dangerous escalation as Iran and the U.S. clash over control of the vital waterway, threatening global oil markets and peace talks. After Iran attacked a container ship, claiming sovereignty over the strait since the war began, the U.S. responded with airstrikes targeting Iranian military sites — while Iran retaliated with missile strikes, killing two and hitting Jordan and Kuwait. President Trump declared U.S. control, citing a broken deal, while Iran’s Revolutionary Guard vowed to defend the strait from foreign interference. Oil prices…