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US-Iran Conflict Escalates with Missile Strikes

The US launched self-defense strikes on Iran after its warships were fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation affects global oil prices and risks drawing in other nations. 70% of the world's oil passes through the Strait, and a disruption could raise prices by $10/barrel, impacting 3 billion people reliant on oil for energy and transportation.