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US‑Iran Tensions Escalate: Fresh Strikes Hit Strait of Hormuz
✍️ The Assam Tribune
🗓 13 Jul 2026, 05:49 PM
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The United States and Iran have intensified hostilities over the Strait of Hormuz, with recent missile strikes deepening the West Asia crisis.
US and Iran have escalated tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint through which a significant portion of the world’s oil passes.
Recent reports indicate that both sides have carried out missile strikes, further inflaming an already volatile region.
The attacks have raised concerns among global shipping companies and prompted warnings from international bodies about potential disruptions to trade routes.
Diplomatic channels remain active, with the United States and Iran issuing statements urging restraint while calling for dialogue to prevent a broader conflict.
Recent reports indicate that both sides have carried out missile strikes, further inflaming an already volatile region.
The attacks have raised concerns among global shipping companies and prompted warnings from international bodies about potential disruptions to trade routes.
Diplomatic channels remain active, with the United States and Iran issuing statements urging restraint while calling for dialogue to prevent a broader conflict.