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Iran and US Escalate Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz

Iran and US Escalate Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran replies ‘eye for an eye’ to Trump's ‘We will bomb ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT’ warning · livemint.com

Iran and the United States are in a heated dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has threatened to stop all oil flow through the Gulf and target regional infrastructure if the US attacks Iranian infrastructure.

The US has warned it will bomb Iranian bridges or power plants if Iran targets vessels in the Strait.

Both sides have exchanged threats and military actions, with the US conducting airstrikes on Iran and Iran retaliating by targeting US facilities and regional infrastructure.

The conflict has led to rising oil prices and global energy market disruptions.

Key facts

US Service Members Killed
18
US Service Members Injured
450+
Estimated US Conflict Cost
$37.5 billion
Brent Crude Price
$94+ per barrel
US Gasoline Price
$4+ per gallon

Quotes

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

Iran's Foreign Minister

“"Our defence doctrine is clear: eye for an eye. Any aggression against Iran, including our infrastructure, will compel a powerful and decisive response."”
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