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Iran Claims Attacks On US Warships In Hormuz Strait

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U.S. Multiple sources reported explosions near the Strait of Hormuz. The nature and cause of the explosions remain unclear. US President Donald Trump described the US military action as a minor strike, not a ceasefire. He warned of stronger action if Iran does not sign agreements. Iran claims its armed forces struck US military vessels east of the Strait of Hormuz and south of Chabahar Port, alleging US losses. Iran claims to have attacked US warships entering the Strait of Hormuz and conducted airstrikes on US civilian coastal areas in cooperation with regional countries. US military forces intercepted and retaliated against attacks from Iran, according to a report from Seoul. The statement also alleged US-led airstrikes on Iranian coastal civilian areas in cooperation with some regional countries.

U.S. Multiple sources reported explosions near the Strait of Hormuz. The nature and cause of the explosions remain unclear. US President Donald Trump described the US military action as a minor strike, not a ceasefire. He warned of stronger action if Iran does not sign agreements. Iran claims its armed forces struck US military vessels east of the Strait of Hormuz and south of Chabahar Port, alleging US losses. Iran claims to have attacked US warships entering the Strait of Hormuz and conducted airstrikes on US civilian coastal areas in cooperation with regional countries. US military forces intercepted and retaliated against attacks from Iran, according to a report from Seoul. The statement also alleged US-led airstrikes on Iranian coastal civilian areas in cooperation with some regional countries. The US Central Command confirmed an increase in text messages indicating progress in negotiations, with 14 terms discussed including issues of maritime borders and Iran ceasing oil exports. A maritime border is considered the most easily resolvable issue between the US and Iran. The engagement involved US anti-terrorist aircraft.

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Sources · 7 independent

BBC World Service

“U.S. forces intercepted unprovoked Iranian attacks and responded with self-defense strikes as U.S. Navy-guided destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz to the Gulf of Oman.”

KYW Newsradio 1060

“Iran exchanging a new round of strikes after weeks of calm.”

KYW Newsradio 1060

“Iran exchanging a new round of strikes after weeks of calm. Here's Trump called them something else, a love tap. Still, Iranians now accuse the U.S. of violating the ceasefire, though the president insists it is still in effect.”

BBC WS backup

“Central Command eliminated those inbound threats and targeted Iranian military facilities responsible.”

Reuters

“US Military Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Port and Bandar Abbas, Fox News Reporter Says... The official said the strikes do not mean a restarting of the war or an end to the ceasefire announ...”

Radio Rossii

“военным объектам, якобы ответственных за нападение на американские силы, заявили в ЦРУ.”

Radio Rossii

“США нанесли удары по иранским военным объектам, якобы ответственных за нападение на американские силы, заявили в ЦРУ. Уничтожены три боевые бронированные машины, семь автомобилей, три орудия полевой артиллерии и станция радиоэлектронной борьбы.”

Al Jazeera Arabic

“She wants to take the card of closing the Strait of Hormuz from Iran's hands, while keeping the American naval blockade card on the Iranian citizen as a pressure card on the Iranian economy and thus also on the decision-maker in Iran.”

Sky News Arabia Radio

“549 صاروخ بالستي وكذلك صواريخ جوالة. يعني السمود الذي بدأ مهم جداً.”

Al Jazeera Arabic Voice

“If the United States takes this card, the card of closing the Strait of Hormuz from the hands of Iran, the position of the United States in negotiations will be stronger.”

Al Araby Radio Qatar

“التي أسهمت في التوصل إلى وقف إطلاق النار بين الولايات المتحدة وإيران.”

Al Araby Radio

“التي أسهمت في التوصل إلى وقف إطلاق النار بين الولايات المتحدة وإيران.”

BFM Radio

“dans le détroit. Évidemment, les Iraniens ont tiré sur les bâtiments américains.”

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