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US Strikes Iran After Hormuz Tanker Attacks — Tehran Threatens to Hit Back
The Hindu·Wednesday, 8 July 2026
US forces launched what they called 'powerful strikes' on Iranian targets after Iran attacked three merchant ships in waters near the Strait of Hormuz. The US also cancelled a licence that had allowed Iran to sell crude oil, which Iran's foreign ministry called a breach of their agreement. Iran said it would take the measures needed to protect its national security.
Why It Matters
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most critical oil shipping routes in the world — a major disruption there affects global oil prices, which ripples straight into fuel costs everywhere, including India.
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