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As US strikes, Iran and Houthis tighten grip on Hormuz, Red Sea

This live blog has now closed. Here are some of the top stories we covered today:
- The US has bombed Iran for a 12th consecutive night, with at least two killed and 11 wounded
- Iran’s IRGC has claimed responsibility for further strikes on “US military targets” in Kuwait
- Attacks were reported on tankers in the Hormuz and Red Sea by the Houthis and Iran
- Oil prices have reached $96 a barrel, the highest level since early June.



