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strikeJul 16, 2026

US widens Iran strikes northwards as Hormuz tensions spread to allies

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US widens Iran strikes northwards as Hormuz tensions spread to allies

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  • currentsapi(Mixed)By India Today World Desk

    US widens Iran strikes northwards as Hormuz tensions spread to allies The United States widened its strikes into northern Iran and targeted a tanker near Tehran's oil lifeline. Iran answered with attacks on US-backed regional partners, raising the risk of a broader Hormuz crisis.

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