WS #11916
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed after attacking a container ship; US CENTCOM and Trump insist it remains open, launching 140+ strikes on Iranian targets; Iran retaliates against Gulf states, escalating the conflict and threatening oil supply. Lindsey Graham officially withdraws from the Senate race following his death, creating a vacancy that could impact the Russia sanctions bill he championed.
US-Iran Conflict Escalation and Hormuz Closure
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed after attacking a container ship; US CENTCOM and Trump insist it remains open, launching 140+ strikes on Iranian targets; Iran retaliates against Gulf states, escalating the conflict and threatening oil supply.
Lindsey Graham officially withdraws from the Senate race following his death, creating a vacancy that could impact the Russia sanctions bill he championed.