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US and Iran exchange fire for the first time in over a month
The US hit two rocket launchers, saying they were about to deploy mines into the Strait of Hormuz.
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- Why it matters
- Direct military contact between the US and Iran halted over a month ago; this resumes active engagement in a strategically vital waterway through which major oil shipments pass.
- Most affected
- Shipping operators in the Strait of Hormuz — Risk of mine deployment or retaliatory military action heightens.
Oil markets — Potential supply disruption risk to global crude flows increases. - Likely next
- Whether Iran responds militarily or whether the US and Iran exchange further strikes.
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