Iran reasserts control over Strait of Hormuz; U.S. accuses Iran of ceasefire violation
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Erin Mansfield
Summary
Iran reasserted control over the Strait of Hormuz, turning back foreign tankers attempting unauthorized passage. President Trump accused Iran of ceasefire violations, claiming Iran fired attack drones and damaged a cargo ship. The incident highlights the fragility of a preliminary agreement to end the war, with Iran warning neighboring countries against siding with the United States.
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· 3 pulledIran reasserted its control over the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and warned neighboring countries against siding with the United States
Three foreign tankers attempting what it called an 'unauthorized passage' of the strait were turned back after a warning from its military
President Donald Trump wrote on social media that Iran shot at least four attack drones and hit a cargo ship, but the ship was able to
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