US Conducts New Strikes on Iran Amid Escalating Tensions

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The US military has launched another wave of strikes on Iran, escalating tensions after a previous round of attacks.
The US claims Iran is threatening freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran interprets a recent Memorandum of Understanding differently, leading to disputes over ship passage.

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The US military has launched another wave of strikes on Iran, escalating tensions after a previous round of attacks. The US claims Iran is threatening freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran interprets a recent Memorandum of Understanding differently, leading to disputes over ship passage.

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The US has continued airstrikes against Iran for a second day, targeting over 80 sites in retaliation for attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump claimed Iran is seeking a deal 'so badly' but expressed doubt about their willingness to honor it. Wall Street indexes fell amid the escalating tensions.

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