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US-Iran Conflict Escalates with Seventh Night of Strikes
world · BBC NewsThe US military has carried out strikes on Iran for the seventh consecutive night, targeting surveillance sites, military logistics, and maritime capabilities. The conflict has disrupted shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil supplies. Tensions between the US and Iran have been escalating since peace talks collapsed.
At a glance
- US Central Command (Centcom) has confirmed the seventh night of strikes on Iran.
- The conflict has halted shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil supplies.
- The US has denied Iranian claims of attacking civilian infrastructure in Iran.