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US and Iran Exchange Fire for Third Weekend, Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate

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The US and Iran engaged in military exchanges for the third consecutive weekend, escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran announced the waterway's closure, while the US conducted retaliatory strikes.
Regional mediators urged diplomacy amid fears of wider conflict.

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The US and Iran engaged in military exchanges for the third consecutive weekend, escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran announced the waterway's closure, while the US conducted retaliatory strikes. Regional mediators urged diplomacy amid fears of wider conflict.

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