US launches new wave of strikes on Iran as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz

The United States has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran, with Iranian officials saying the attacks hit bridges inside the country, BBC News reports. In a separate move, US forces boarded a ship in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions in the region escalate. The strait is one of the world's most critical chokepoints for oil shipments, which is why any confrontation there draws global attention.

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