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US says it struck Iran targets after attack on cargo ship on the strait of Hormuz

US says it struck Iran targets after attack on cargo ship on the strait of Hormuz

Summary

The US military launched attacks on Iranian military targets after Iran attacked a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump said the drone attack violated the ceasefire and indicated the US would respond to the incident.

Key Facts

  • The US military struck Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar stations.
  • The strikes were carried out by US aircraft.
  • The attacks were in response to an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • President Donald Trump called the drone attack a violation of the ceasefire.
  • The US Central Command confirmed the strikes in an official statement.
  • President Trump hinted at a US response before the strikes took place.
  • The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for international shipping.
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