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On July 8, 2026, the United States launched airstrikes on over 80 targets across Iran in response to attacks on commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Central Command stated that the strikes aimed to impose significant costs on those responsible for threatening maritime security. This military action marks a pivotal escalation in tensions, as it comes after a month-long ceasefire that has now been described as fragile by various sources.
In the wake of the American strikes, Iran's Revolutionary Guards retaliated by targeting U.S. military installations in Kuwait and Bahrain. These exchanges have led to a surge in oil prices, with Brent crude rising nearly 3% to over $76 a barrel shortly after the strikes were reported. Concerns about disruptions to energy supplies are growing amid the ongoing conflict, exacerbating inflation fears globally. The situation remains dynamic, with shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz being closely monitored given the heightened risks involved.
21 July
Νύχτα συγκρούσεων στη Μέση Ανατολή: Κλιμάκωση με νέα αμερικανικά πλήγματα – Η Τεχεράνη χτύπησε δυο τάνκερ
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