Middle East crisis live: US launches fresh strikes on Iran after vessels hit in strait of Hormuz
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Key context: <p>Latest attack in the strait of Hormuz marks first known US military strikes against Iran since late last month</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/07/qatar-says-iran-fully-responsible-after-tankers-struck-in-strait-of-hormuz">Full report: US launches strikes against Iran after attacks on vessels in strait of Hormuz</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>The US revoked a temporary sanctions waiver for Iranian oil after three tankers were struck in the strait of Hormuz. The move came before fresh US strikes on Iran today.</strong></p><p>The US Treasury on Tuesday cancelled a licence that was announced in June that had allowed Iran to produce, sell and deliver crude oil and related products through 21 August.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jul/07/us-military-strikes-iran-war-latest-news-updates">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Latest attack in the strait of Hormuz marks first known US military strikes against Iran since late last monthFull report: US launches strikes against Iran after attacks on vessels in strait of HormuzThe US revoked a temporary sanctions waiver for Iranian oil after three tankers were struck in the strait of Hormuz. The move came before fresh US strikes on Iran today.The US Treasury on Tuesday cancelled a licence that was announced in June that had allowed Iran to produce, sell and deliver crude oil and related products through 21 August. Continue reading...
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