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US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect
Key takeaways
- The renewed hostilities broke out as Washington was awaiting Iran’s response to a US proposal that would stop the fighting but leave the most contentious issues, such as Iran’s nuclear program, unresolved for now.
- Iran’s military said the US targeted two ships entering the Strait of Hormuz and carried out strikes on Iranian territory.
- Trump told reporters the ceasefire was still in effect and sought to play down the exchange.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday in the most serious test yet of their month-long ceasefire, but Iran said the situation returned to normal while the US said it did not want to escalate.
The renewed hostilities broke out as Washington was awaiting Iran’s response to a US proposal that would stop the fighting but leave the most contentious issues, such as Iran’s nuclear program, unresolved for now.
Iran’s military said the US targeted two ships entering the Strait of Hormuz and carried out strikes on Iranian territory. The U.S. military said it fired in response to Iranian attacks.
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