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U.S. carries out strikes near Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks

The strikes follow reported Iranian attacks on ships and U.S. military personnel, with Iran stating it has retaliated.

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CNBC Markets reports that U.S. Central Command announced new strikes near the Strait of Hormuz after attacks attributed to Iran on ships and U.S. military personnel.

Iran, according to the same account, said it retaliated, escalating concerns about the risk of a wider conflict.

The developments underscore how military actions around a key global shipping chokepoint can quickly shift regional risk expectations.

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CNBC MarketsU.S. strikes Iran as Tehran retaliates, raising risk of wider war
CNBC WorldU.S. strikes Iran as Tehran retaliates, raising risk of wider war

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