U.S. strikes Iranian air defenses and militia boats to protect Strait of Hormuz shipping
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Escalating U.S. military operations in the Persian Gulf directly threaten one of the world's most critical chokepoints for global oil commerce, with potential ripple effects on energy markets and regional stability.
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