US Strikes Iran for 12 Nights; Tehran Blocks Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
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The United States has launched airstrikes against Iran for 12 consecutive nights, hitting targets across the country. Tehran has warned of a strong retaliation if civilian infrastructure is attacked. In a separate move, Iran announced it stopped three oil tankers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway crucial for global oil shipments. The blockade threatens to disrupt energy supplies and escalate tensions further. No official casualty figures have been released.