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United States and Iran Exchange Direct Military Strikes as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Shake Energy Markets

The United States and Iran launched strikes against each other's military targets after a preliminary peace agreement collapsed, driving oil prices higher as commercial tankers came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian officials threatened to halt regional energy exports.
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