U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-07-13 17:18 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, US Politics, War & Conflict
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Snippet:
Iran responded to a fresh wave of strikes from U.S. forces by launching an attack on American military bases in several Gulf states, deepening a standoff over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
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