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US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz

BBC News·July 13, 2026
US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz

Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated, with the two nations trading fire in recent attacks. Iran claims to have struck US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, in response to fresh US attacks. The exchange of fire has heightened concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway. The situation remains volatile, with both sides engaging in military action.

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