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Iran-US war latest: Tehran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after US strikes Iranian oil tankers
independent.co.uk • • nation
Key Points:
- The US and Iran have escalated their conflict with recent strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including US attacks on Iranian oil tankers and Iranian missile strikes on US Navy vessels.
- US Central Command denied Iranian claims that an unmanned US military vessel was hit, calling the accusation "a total lie," while Iran threatened intensified strikes on US assets in response.
- The ongoing hostilities follow months of tension since US and Israeli strikes on Iran earlier this year, with Tehran warning of faster and more painful responses to future attacks.
- The conflict is impacting global economies, with UK officials warning of tough budget measures due to inflation and borrowing costs driven by the Middle East war.
- Separately, Iran faces internal unrest, with reports of executions of protesters and economic struggles worsened by US sanctions amid the broader geopolitical conflict.
