US military launches new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes
- Posted on July 24, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Tensions in the Middle East intensify as the United States military conducts its thirteenth consecutive night of offensive operations targeting Iranian positions. The escalating military campaign emerges amid rising geopolitical friction over critical maritime trade corridors, raising concerns about regional stability and international commerce. Military officials report ongoing strategic operations as both nations engage in a dangerous standoff with potential repercussions for global shipping and energy markets.
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