The United States struck Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday as Trump posted a warning of an even larger attack to come.
Why it mattersThe strikes and Trump's threats escalate tensions and risk a wider conflict that could disrupt global oil supplies and shipping in one of the world's most important waterways.
AustraliaEscalating Iran-US hostilities could push oil prices higher, increasing costs at Australian petrol pumps and raising energy bills for households and businesses.
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