US forces conduct strikes against Iran following helicopter downing
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US Central Command, Iran
Strait of Hormuz, Iran
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Escalation of Conflict between US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz
US forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in response to ballistic missile attacks on a US warship. Iran retaliated by targeting 10 ships and firing ballistic missiles at a US base in Jordan. One seafarer was killed and another is missing following attacks on tankers. Oil prices surged above $100 per barrel due to the conflict.
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