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US Central Command launched an operation to degrade Iranian capabilities, with President Trump threatening to strike energy targets.

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Strait of Hormuz

Who
US, Iran
What
US Central Command launched an operation to degrade Iranian capabilities, with President Trump threatening to strike energy targets.
When
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:37:25 GMT · 2h 25m ago
Where
Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
In response to attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the US restored a naval blockade and conducted fresh strikes.
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How this affects you

Oil prices rose to a four-week high, with Brent crude increasing by 1.72% and WTI surging by 1.4%. The US action aims to degrade Iranian capabilities.

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    US Central Command launched an operation to degrade Iranian capabilities, with President Trump threatening to strike energy targets.
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    Oil prices rose to a four-week high of $86, increasing by 2%, following the restoration of a US blockade on Iran and threats of strikes on energy targets.
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