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US and Iran Keep Striking Each Other as Hormuz Ceasefire Falls Apart
BBC News·Monday, 13 July 2026
The US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed and launched wide-ranging attacks on US allies and bases in the region. The US insists the strait remains open. A previous ceasefire agreement has clearly unravelled, with Iran's hardliners pushing to keep fighting.
Why It Matters
The Strait of Hormuz is the world's most critical oil chokepoint — if it stays contested, oil prices could spike globally, hitting Indian fuel costs and the broader economy hard.
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