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US and Iran Exchange Strikes as Tensions Rise Over Strait of Hormuz

evening · · thread: US and Iran Pause Military Strikes Amid Continued Drone Attacks on Saudi Oil Sites

14 sources across 11 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

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  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

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United States and Iranian forces exchanged direct military strikes for the first time in over a month, sparking fears of a broader escalation and driving up global oil prices. The hostilities began on Sunday when the United States attacked rocket launchers on Iran's Larak Island, claiming the move was necessary to prevent Tehran from planting sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by launching missiles and drones at two U.S. air bases in Jordan and targets in the United Arab Emirates. President Donald Trump told Fox News that the U.S. would hit Iran hard, although he later told reporters that the strikes did not signal a return to full scale war. Iranian state media reported three deaths in the Larak Island attack, while Jordan reported intercepting eight missiles.

Amid the military escalation, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke at a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan, stating that Iran would immediately reciprocate if the United States returned to its commitments under a June interim Memorandum of Understanding. The June deal, brokered by Qatar and Pakistan, aimed to end the conflict that began on February 28 with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. The agreement provided for a ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the lifting of sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade, but it collapsed shortly after signing due to mutual accusations of violations.

Economic pressure remains a central component of the conflict. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned of increased secondary sanctions on countries doing business with Iran. Reports indicate that a U.S. naval blockade has significantly reduced Iranian crude exports to China, while domestic fuel shortages have led to long queues at Iranian filling stations. Meanwhile, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, including Russia and China, issued a statement supporting Iran's sovereignty and calling for a peaceful diplomatic settlement. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed solidarity with the Iranian people and indicated that Russia is providing necessary support to Tehran.

Maritime security has further deteriorated as two oil supertankers were reportedly struck by projectiles while exiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. The incident, reported by maritime intelligence firms and the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency, contributed to a rise in Brent and WTI crude prices. While Qatar, Oman, and Pakistan continue mediation efforts to avoid further escalation, both the U.S. and Iran have signaled they are prepared to respond to further provocations.

How each side framed it

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These outlets highlighted the humanitarian impact of sanctions, such as fuel shortages, and the potential for a prolonged conflict.
Centre
These outlets focused on the cycle of military retaliation and the diplomatic efforts to return to the interim deal.
Centre-right
These outlets emphasized the strategic support Iran is receiving from Russia and the effectiveness of the U.S. blockade on oil exports.

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