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US Missile Hits Island in Strait of Hormuz

A US missile has hit an island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian news agencies, amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran

US Missile Hits Island in Strait of Hormuz

A US missile has hit an island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian news agencies, as reported by US foreign policy analysts, after the foreign ministry said a children's cancer hospital in Ahvaz had to be evacuated. This development comes amid the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran, which CSIS experts examine in terms of military, diplomatic, and geopolitical implications, reshaping the Middle East and beyond, and is likely to have significant implications for Global Power Shifts in 2026. The incident is a concerning escalation in the region, with experts at CSIS tracking the emergence of a new international system, and may also impact the broader issue of Iran War Threatens Global Food Security.

Primary source: The Guardian
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