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US and Iran Are Sliding Toward a Bigger War — and Neither Side Can Afford It
NYT > World News·Tuesday, 21 July 2026
The US launched fresh strikes on Iran aimed at degrading Iran's ability to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump warned of further retaliation after US service members were killed. Analysts warn that the escalating exchange of strikes risks a wider war unless both sides return to negotiations quickly.
Why It Matters
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical oil chokepoints. A wider war there would send oil prices soaring globally, hitting fuel and goods prices everywhere, including India.
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