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Strait of Hormuz Escalation | Global News

Strait of Hormuz Escalation | Global News

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Iran strikes a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing crew to bail out, as U.S. airstrikes continue for the 10th straight night—escalating tensions over this critical shipping chokepoint. The U.S. warns Americans of potential overseas targets, while Iran’s interior minister seeks mediation in Pakistan, with little hope of a breakthrough. Shipping is grinding to a halt, civilian infrastructure is being damaged, and the State Department issues global alerts. Nearly 100 U.S. service members have been injured since strikes resumed, with one confirmed death in Iraq from a downed Iranian drone. Meanwhile, Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen threaten to block the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, adding another flashpoint to the already volatile region.

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