Daily Market Updates: U.S. strikes target Iranian rocket launchers near Strait of Hormuz

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U.S. strikes target Iranian rocket launchers near Strait of Hormuz

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CNBC Markets reports the United States carried out strikes targeting Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz.

The outlet said the most recent prior major U.S. strikes on Iran were conducted in late July.

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CNBC MarketsU.S. strikes Iranian rocket launchers near Strait of Hormuz

CNBC WorldU.S. strikes Iranian rocket launchers near Strait of Hormuz

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