U.S. Strikes Iranian Missile Sites Near Strait of Hormuz
Iran accused the United States of violating a fragile ceasefire with strikes near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. Washington said the attacks targeted missile sites and vessels allegedly laying mines.
France 24Iran accused the United States on Tuesday of breaching a fragile ceasefire with strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. The accusations threaten efforts to end nearly seven weeks of conflict.
Washington said the attacks were defensive in nature.
The United States said it had carried out strikes on missile launch sites in Iran.
Global oil prices rose after the strikes clouded prospects for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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