Date: July 31, 2026 — Iran's Revolutionary Guard struck two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
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West Asia war LIVE: U.S. embassies urge citizens to ‘consider departing’ from West Asia
On July 31, 2026, Iran's Revolutionary Guard struck two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, while Kuwait intercepted drones. The U.S. confirmed no strikes on Iran overnight but urged citizens to consider departing West Asia. This escalation in the strategic Strait of Hormuz — a critical global oil chokepoint — signals heightened regional instability with implications for global energy security and India's crude imports.
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Kuwait intercepted drones amid escalating regional tensions
U.S. confirmed no strikes on Iran overnight but urged citizens to 'consider departing' West Asia
Strait of Hormuz handles ~20% of global oil trade; critical for India's energy security
Escalation follows ongoing West Asia conflict involving Iran-backed groups and Israel
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