Arsalan Shahla, Sara Gharaibeh and Salma El WardanyJul 20, 2026 – 3.05pmDubai | The US and Iran engaged in a quickening series of tit-for-tat attacks, with the American military conducting a wave of strikes on the Islamic Republic following the deaths of soldiers, pushing oil prices above $US90 a barrel for the first time in more than a month.US Central Command said on Sunday (Monday AEST) it had completed a ninth straight evening of attacks targeting Iranian command centres, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites and communications networks. The aim was to “further diminish” Iran’s ability to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners transiting the Strait of Hormuz, it said.BloombergSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Iran ‘hits oil tankers’ in escalating Hormuz campaign
US forces hit Iran for a ninth consecutive day as concerns grew over shipping through Hormuz after Iran said two oil tankers had exploded and been immobilised.
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