attacked

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When the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran and the Strait of Hormuz was virtually closed, many analysts thought a prolonged closure could bring oil prices to $150 to $200 a barrel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Digital news outlet Axios reported that US forces had attacked several Iranian air defence systems and radar systems around the strait.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

He attacked the qualifications of her replacement and told him he wasn’t welcome in a way that could only indicate insubordination.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

A California couple attacked by a bear outside their eastern Sierra Nevada home have survived the encounter after fighting off the animal with a water bottle and a hatchet, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The way we figured it was this: Two lions had attacked the camp.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola