Are the attacks and counterattacks in Hormuz, the conflict out of control?

06 September, 2026, 11:40 am

Last modified: 06 September, 2026, 11:41 am

Are the attacks and counterattacks in Hormuz, the conflict out of control?

06 September, 2026, 11:40 am

Last modified: 06 September, 2026, 11:41 am

The Iran-US conflict has seen reciprocal attacks at sea. Iran fired missiles at two US warships, and the US responded by attacking three Iranian oil tankers. On the same day, at least 10 people were killed and six injured in an oil tanker accident in Iran.

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