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U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
The US says the strikes are intended to impose “heavy costs”, while Iran warns it will “take decisive measures” in response.
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US launches strikes on Iran and ends sanctions easing after attacks on Qatari LNG carrier and Bahri VLCC
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US oil prices jump after US military launches strikes against Iran
The strikes against Iran were in response to its attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz, said the US military.