The Hindu·4 min read·medium
West Asia war LIVE: U.S. airstrikes hit northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run blockade
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The Hindu Bureau
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The United States has launched a new wave of airstrikes against Iranian military facilities and blocked an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Iran has retaliated by targeting US military communication systems in Jordan, escalating tensions in the region.
The U.S. State Department said Wednesday (July 15, 2026) it has approved the sale of an estimated $1.96 billion in weapons to bolster Saudi Arabia’s air defences as the war ramps up in West Asia.
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