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Hormuz War Widens: U.S. Hits Port Links, Iran Strikes Gulf Allies

Saturday, July 18, 2026 · 1 min

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Strait of Hormuz fighting widened as U.S. strikes hit bridges and infrastructure near Bandar Abbas, while Iran renewed attacks on Gulf allies and shipping traffic, pushing oil prices higher and testing the collapsed ceasefire.

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Strait of Hormuz fighting widened as U.S. strikes hit bridges and infrastructure near Bandar Abbas, while Iran renewed attacks on Gulf allies and shipping traffic, pushing oil prices higher and testing the collapsed ceasefire.

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