US Attacks Iran After Ship Incident; Iran Strikes UAE, Qatar, Bahrain

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The US attacked Iran early Sunday over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran reportedly retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE, while a ship in the Strait of Hormuz was set ablaze.

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The US attacked Iran early Sunday over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reportedly retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE, while a ship in the Strait of Hormuz was set ablaze.

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Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz after firing a warning shot at a vessel for using an unauthorized route. The U.S. Central Command confirmed a Cyprus-flagged ship was hit, causing engine room damage and a missing crew member. The U.S. responded with a new round of strikes against Iran.

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