Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire
Summary
Iran criticized recent US air strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, calling them a serious breach of a ceasefire agreement that began in April. The US said the strikes targeted Iranian missile sites and boats placing mines, and the situation could affect ongoing peace talks.Key Facts
- Iran says US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz violated the ceasefire established in April.
- US Central Command said the strikes were defensive actions against Iranian missile sites and boats.
- The strikes took place in southern Iran, near the Hormozgan region along the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran warned it would respond and defend itself if attacked again.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said peace talks are still possible but might take a few days.
- Talks focus on issues like Iran’s frozen funds abroad and its uranium stockpile.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route for about 20% of the world’s oil.
- Iran has blocked the strait since a conflict began on February 28, started by the US and Israel.
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