Iran and U.S. exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz
Summary
The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for shipping. While the U.S. said this was not a sign of war restarting, Iran called the U.S. strikes a violation of a ceasefire and promised to respond.Key Facts
- On Thursday, the U.S. and Iran exchanged gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iranian media said the Iranian navy targeted three U.S. destroyer ships.
- The U.S. said it fired on targets in the strait but did not restart the war.
- Iran claimed the U.S. attacked an oil tanker and another ship in the area.
- President Donald Trump recently paused a Navy operation to help shipping but kept a U.S. blockade in place.
- Iran had fired on U.S. and commercial ships earlier after the U.S. announced the operation.
- The U.S. and Iran are negotiating a short agreement to stop fighting and start more talks.
- The damage and full results of the strikes are not yet clear.
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