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US military 'disables' Iranian oil tanker, launches strikes on Iran

The US military has reportedly disabled an oil tanker attempting to reach an Iranian port in the Strait of Hormuz by firing Hellfire missiles. This action came as the US launched another series of strikes on Iran, with local media reporting explosions in Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas, and Chabahar. Iran has responded with retaliatory attacks in the Gulf region, leading to sirens in Bahrain and Kuwait.

Why it matters

This marks a significant escalation in ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, impacting regional stability and potentially global energy markets. It indicates increasing military engagement in the Strait of Hormuz.

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