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US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount

BBC News·July 24, 2026
US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount

The US and Iran have exchanged strikes in the Gulf, fueling concerns of a potential escalation in tensions. Iran has strongly condemned a US plan to utilize frozen Iranian assets to compensate for war damages. The recent exchange of strikes has raised fears of further conflict between the two nations. Tensions between the US and Iran continue to escalate, sparking worries of a broader conflict in the region.

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