GeopoliticsJuly 18 at 06:27 PM

Iran’s Mehr: U.S. military conducted strikes near Sirik

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U.S. airstrikes near Sirik on July 18, 2026, triggered a spike in oil prices and maritime insurance rates as the Strait of Hormuz faced a naval blockade.

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