US strikes test fragile Iran–US ceasefire near Strait of Hormuz

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Source: The Guardian
US strikes test fragile Iran–US ceasefire near Strait of Hormuz
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Amid a fragile ceasefire, the US launched strikes around the Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacked three vessels, saying it targeted Iranian missile launch sites, air defences, and coastal surveillance; Tehran denounces the action and warns of decisive retaliation as Washington revokes a temporary oil sanctions waiver and re-imposes sanctions, a move linked to ongoing MOU talks on Iran's nuclear program that both sides interpret differently.

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