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US Launches New Strikes on Iran Over Hormuz Shipping Attacks
The Hindu·Thursday, 9 July 2026
US Central Command carried out fresh strikes against Iran following what it described as Iranian aggression against commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump warned the situation would 'get much worse' if Iran does not stop. Both sides had already exchanged strikes on military targets before this latest escalation.
Why It Matters
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical oil chokepoints. Disruption there affects global oil prices, which directly hits India's fuel costs and inflation.
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