Escalation of US-Iran conflict and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran, United States, Houthi rebels
Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea
August 14, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 28/15/2026, 1:50:11 PM
Iran continues to enforce a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, halting most oil tanker traffic. US President Trump urges Americans to accept higher fuel prices as part of the war effort. Attacks on vessels in the strait continue, with multiple incidents reported. Yemen's Houthi rebels launched ballistic missiles at a Saudi port, killing four civilians.
- Earlier version 18/15/2026, 12:30:22 PM
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