Key Points
- US struck Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.
- 18 people killed, 108 injured in the attacks.
- Iranian Health Minister confirmed the toll.
- Tensions and diplomatic crisis in the region deepening.
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At least 18 people were killed and 108 injured in airstrikes carried out by the US on Iranian positions in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Health Minister Muhammed Reza Zafarqandi announced that these casualties occurred in attacks on various provinces of the country last night.
The attacks further escalated tensions in the region, raising concerns in the international community. As the Strait of Hormuz is a strategic passage for global oil transportation, developments could also affect energy markets.
Official Iranian institutions signaled that tensions would continue, stating the attacks would not go unanswered. International actors continue diplomatic efforts to manage the escalation in a controlled manner.
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