US launches strikes on Iran after ship attack
US forces launched strikes on Iran after accusing Tehran of attacking a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, an operation the US Central Command said was ordered by President Donald Trump to reduce Iran's ability to target commercial vessels. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps closed the strait after firing on a vessel it said had ignored instructions, while state media reported explosions in southern cities. Gulf states raised alerts and UAE air defenses intercepted missiles and drones, and mediators including Qatar and Oman sought diplomatic steps to protect shipping and revive ceasefire talks.
Strait of Hormuz closed after US-Iran military exchanges
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A container ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz. The US responded with strikes and Iran closed the strait. Mediators may try to restart talks or de-escalate the situation.
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