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Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have flared into a five-day military escalation after a fragile truce collapsed, with both sides trading strikes and threats that could drag the world back toward full-scale war. The Strait of Hormuz — a vital global oil artery — is at the heart of the crisis, as Iran vows to block energy exports and calls the conflict “existential,” while the U.S. targets Iranian missile sites and coastal defenses to protect commercial shipping. Oil prices have surged, shipping has plummeted, and casualties on both sides — including civilians — have mounted. Iran’s top negotiator now says talks are off the table, shifting focus to defense, while U.S. strikes aim to neutralize Iranian military capabilities before any larger operation. Meanwhile, Iran claims to have hit U.S. targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, warning of more disruptions to global energy flows.

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