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  "id": 4932645,
  "title": "US launches new barrage of strikes on Iran around Strait of Hormuz",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/us-launches-new-barrage-of-strikes-on-iran-around-strait-of-hormuz-4932645",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T20:01:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437436/us-launches-new-barrage-of-strikes-on-iran-around-strait-of-hormuz"
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  "account": "The United States conducted further airstrikes on Iranian targets in the region on Tuesday, raising concerns that the escalating conflict might not remain limited. Oil prices surged following the initial direct attacks since July, and reports of two oil tankers being hit in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed to shipping. The strikes came after a weekend of attempted attacks by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) against commercial shipping and American service members. Iran's state-run media reported explosions in various locations, including Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas, and Chabahar. US President Donald Trump warned that Iran would face \"much harder and higher level\" retaliation if they retaliated. Both sides expressed readiness to respond to further attacks, highlighting the potential for a renewed military confrontation. US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent announced upcoming economic sanctions against Iran, signaling a shift towards a more comprehensive approach to pressure the regime. The conflict has already resulted in thousands of casualties and has threatened oil supply disruptions, with the Strait of Hormuz serving as a critical global oil transportation route.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON: The US launched new air strikes on Iranian targets on Tuesday, quashing hopes that an exchange of fire last weekend might not lead to a wider renewal of hostilities. Oil prices had already risen after that first exchange of direct attacks since July and after reports of two tankers being hit on Monday leaving the Strait, the global oil supply waterway that Iran has effectively closed…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Qatar says efforts under way to end Iran-US war and reopen Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/qatar-says-efforts-under-way-to-end-iran-us-war-and-reopen-strait-of",
        "published": "2026-09-01T15:29:48.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Axios",
        "title": "U.S. military conducting fresh strikes in the Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/u-s-military-conducting-fresh-strikes-in-the-strait-of-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-09-01T16:49:03.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "US military says it struck IRGC targets in Iran after attacks on shipping in Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/us-military-says-it-struck-irgc-targets-in-iran-after-attacks-on",
        "published": "2026-09-01T17:40:23.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Standard IN",
        "title": "US launches new barrage of strikes on Iran around Strait of Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/us-launches-new-barrage-of-strikes-on-iran-around-strait-of-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-09-01T18:37:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Oil surges over 5% as US-Iran tensions raise Hormuz Strait risks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/oil-surges-over-5-as-us-iran-tensions-raise-hormuz-strait-risks",
        "published": "2026-09-01T19:27:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Bessent says Strait of Hormuz would be 'worthless piece of water' as oil pipelines bypass it",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/bessent-says-strait-of-hormuz-would-be-worthless-piece-of-water-as",
        "published": "2026-09-01T19:58:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Bessent predicts Strait of Hormuz will be 'worthless' in 2 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/bessent-predicts-strait-of-hormuz-will-be-worthless-in-2-years",
        "published": "2026-09-01T20:16:39.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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