Pakistan, July 20 -- The United States carried out a ninth consecutive day of attacks on Iran on Monday, intensifying a conflict that has raised global concerns over energy security and shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.

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The US Central Command (Centcom) said it launched a new wave of strikes aimed at weakening Iran's ability to target commercial vessels operating in the vital waterway. The command did not provide details about the specific locations or targets involved.

The latest military action came after an interim ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran collapsed, triggering a fresh cycle of attacks and increasing fears of a wider r...