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Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates | Charleston News
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- Jul 18, 2026
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- 86
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Oil traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted from over 130 ships a day to just eight, triggering a sharp spike in gas prices to $3.98 nationwide. U.S. forces are actively patrolling and boarding tankers to enforce shipping safety, while Iran retaliates with threats and footage of alleged U.S. strikes, accusing America of killing civilians. Tensions soar as Iran calls U.S. involvement a red line, while President Trump declares the U.S. is “winning big” — and Americans will soon see the results. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7cbd145dd76a6ef8