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US strikes Iran despite promised pause for Khamenei funeral

US strikes Iran despite promised pause for Khamenei funeral

Summary

The United States carried out new military strikes on Iran, even though President Donald Trump had said they would pause attacks during the seven-day funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The US said the strikes were in response to attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Key Facts

  • The US launched military strikes on Iran.
  • President Donald Trump had promised to pause attacks during Khamenei’s funeral.
  • The funeral lasted seven days.
  • Iran’s Supreme Leader is Ali Khamenei.
  • The US said the strikes responded to attacks on commercial ships.
  • The attacks on ships happened in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway.
  • The US action occurred despite the announced pause.
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