Middle East Tensions Rise: Iran Closes Strait, US Conducts Airstrikes

Published: Jul 13, 2026 10:45

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【SMM Precious Metal Express】Middle East tensions have escalated sharply. Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while the US military stated the southern route remains "open." The US carried out four rounds of airstrikes on Iran within a week, and Iran claimed to have destroyed multiple US military facilities in the Middle East.

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