Iran says seven ships hit in Hormuz Strait, warns US of wider response
The US has pushed back on the IRGC's claims, dismissing them as an attempt to increase oil prices ahead of US elections.
According to Al Jazeera English, the US has pushed back on the IRGC's claims, dismissing them as an attempt to increase oil prices ahead of US elections.
This world story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Iran, Hormuz Strait and IRGC.
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- United States · Americas
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- Iran, Hormuz Strait, IRGC
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