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U.S.-Israeli War Escalates: Iran Vows to Close Hormuz

3/14/2026

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The U.S.-Israeli war escalates as strikes hit Tehran and Iran fires missiles at Israel and Gulf states.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, worsening energy concerns.
The fighting has caused casualties, including a French soldier in Iraq and deaths in Lebanon.
U.S. President Donald Trump says the war is progressing rapidly, while Washington weighs strategies and potential ceasefire terms, including reparations and guarantees.

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The U.S.-Israeli war escalates as strikes hit Tehran and Iran fires missiles at Israel and Gulf states.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, worsening energy concerns.
The fighting has caused casualties, including a French soldier in Iraq and deaths in Lebanon.
U.S. President Donald Trump says the war is progressing rapidly, while Washington weighs strategies and potential ceasefire terms, including reparations and guarantees.