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US and Iran escalate clashes in Hormuz as oil prices rise

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US and Iran intensified clashes in the Hormuz Strait after US strikes on an Iranian island killed two, with oil prices climbing above $90 per barrel. The attacks come as tensions rise amid economic pressure on Iran.

Iran confirmed two were killed in US strikes on Larak Island, with the UAE reporting an Iranian drone was intercepted over its waters. The UAE called the incident a 'dangerous escalation' threatening its sovereignty.

The conflict has disrupted oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global trade, and raised concerns about regional stability. Iran has vowed to defend itself against aggression, while the US continues economic pressure on Tehran.

Iran denies claims of Kharg Island being destroyed, insisting operations continue despite past attacks. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions and the complex dynamics between the US and Iran in the region.

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  1. abc-australia — Iran says two killed in US strikes on island in Strait of Hormuz ·
  2. france24 — Strait of Hormuz accessibility at the centre of US-Iran war flare-up ·
  3. the-hindu — West Asia LIVE: UAE says dealt with drone coming from Iran over its waters ·

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