# U.S. Airstrikes Escalate Strait of Hormuz Conflict | Global News

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Podcast: [Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7448525)
Published: 2026-07-17T04:31:33+00:00
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U.S. military strikes hit Iran for the sixth straight night, targeting bridges and infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz as tensions soar — intercepting and disabling commercial ships, sparking retaliatory missile attacks from Iran and shattering a fragile ceasefire, with over 35 dead and 300 injured reported amid escalating global trade and regional instability. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8fc37cfda91df930

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