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US strikes in Iran kill one, injure four; oil prices surge
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2026-07-13 09:20   Conflict   10

US strikes in Iran kill one, injure four; oil prices surge

The US military conducted fresh strikes in Iran's Khuzestan province, killing one person and injuring four others.The attacks targeted an agricultural water pumping station, according to Anadolu Agency.This follows previous US strikes in Hormozgan province that killed an employee and injured two others.Tensions between the US and Iran escalated after the interim ceasefire agreement last month.

The US responded to alleged Iranian attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz by launching strikes, which Iran retaliated against by targeting sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar.The conflict has caused Brent crude prices to jump over 4%, reaching $79.11 per barrel.The interim deal aimed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for commercial vessels, but the recent attacks have reignited hostilities.

The US Central Command claims to have degraded Iran's ability to attack shipping lanes, while Iran insists the Strait will remain closed until US interventions end.The situation highlights the ongoing geopolitical tensions and their impact on global oil markets.

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