Escalation of Conflict between US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz
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US Military and Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
Strait of Hormuz and Jordan
September 8, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 29/10/2026, 2:30:35 AM
US forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in response to ballistic missile attacks on a US warship. Iran retaliated by targeting 10 ships and firing ballistic missiles at a US base in Jordan. One seafarer was killed and another is missing following attacks on tankers. Oil prices surged above $100 per barrel due to the conflict.
- Earlier version 19/9/2026, 10:00:55 PM
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