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US-Iran War Escalates: Oil Shipping Route at the Centre of New Strikes
The Hindu·Thursday, 9 July 2026
The US has launched fresh strikes on Iran following attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump called it retribution, said the US would hit Iran 'hard', but left the door open to more talks. Iran has promised strong retaliation.
Why It Matters
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical oil shipping lanes — India imports a large share of its oil through this route, meaning any disruption could hit fuel prices directly.
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