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US and Iran escalate strikes amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

According to the Associated Press, the United States intensified strikes on Iran early Thursday, hitting targets further north and firing on a ship the U.S. accused of attempting to break its naval blockade of Iran. Iran retaliated before dawn with missile and drone attacks on U.S. allies in the region and warned its strikes may escalate further.

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PublishedJuly 19, 2026 at 5:19 AM PDT

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