The US struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island. Iran hit back at US bases in Jordan and the UAE. This was the first direct fighting in a month.
Why it mattersThe strait is a vital oil route. Fighting there threatens global energy supplies and could pull more nations into the war.
AustraliaIf shipping disruption in the Strait continues, Australian fuel prices and imported goods could rise significantly.
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