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Iran attacked three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the United States to strike more than 80 targets and revoke Iran's oil-sanctions waiver.

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Strait of Hormuz

Who
Iran, United States
What
Iran attacked three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the United States to strike more than 80 targets and revoke Iran's oil-sanctions waiver.
When
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:02:00 GMT · 2h 7m ago
Where
Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
The United States declared their memorandum of understanding with Iran "over" following the attacks.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Brent crude rose to around $79 per barrel, a jump significantly below previous peaks, indicating a restrained market response to renewed conflict in the region.

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  1. War & Conflict1h 41m ago
    The U.S. and Iran are embroiled in escalating tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz, crucial for global oil shipments.
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    Iran attacked three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the United States to strike more than 80 targets and revoke Iran's oil-sanctions waiver.

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