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U.S. tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack
The U.S. military engaged Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz, sinking six small boats as it moved to reopen the critical waterway to international shipping. The United Arab Emirates simultaneously reported coming under direct attack from Iran, signaling a sharp escalation in regional tensions. The strait handles roughly a fifth of the world's oil supply, making its closure a flashpoint with significant global economic consequences.
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