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US strikes Iran as Tehran declares Strait of Hormuz closed
Hindustan Times··13 Jul
The United States launched fresh military strikes on Iranian targets as Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, Hindustan Times live updates reported. Global markets watched oil prices and shipping risk while Gulf Arab states tracked security alerts as Iran struck sites across the region and air-defence systems remained on elevated wartime alert status overnight.
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What It Means For You
- Global fuel prices can spike if Hormuz shipping stays disrupted.
- Indian seafarers and energy imports remain directly exposed.
- Gulf residents face spillover strikes on bases and infrastructure.
What's Happening
- US forces struck Iranian military targets around Hormuz.
- Iran declared the strait closed; the US said it remains open.
- Fighting spilled into Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and other Gulf sites.
Escalation Cycle
- Strikes followed Iranian attacks on ships using the Omani route.
- CENTCOM said more than 300 targets were hit across three nights.
- Talks on long-term Hormuz management remain unresolved.
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