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US launches fresh strikes on Iran near Strait of Hormuz
Key takeaways
- Vessels pictured in the Strait of Hormuz near where the US has reportedly launched fresh strikes on Iran.
- The United States has launched fresh strikes on Iranian military infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz, saying the action was in response to continued Iranian attacks on commercial shipping.
- Iran earlier said it had carried out retaliatory strikes against targets linked to US forces, accusing Washington of violating a ceasefire agreement.
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Vessels pictured in the Strait of Hormuz near where the US has reportedly launched fresh strikes on Iran. (Reuters: West Asia News Agency)
The United States has launched fresh strikes on Iranian military infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz, saying the action was in response to continued Iranian attacks on commercial shipping.
Iran earlier said it had carried out retaliatory strikes against targets linked to US forces, accusing Washington of violating a ceasefire agreement.
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