US Launches Third Round of Strikes on Iran After Ship Attack

CENTCOM Iran Strait of Hormuz

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The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has initiated a third wave of strikes against Iran following an attack on the Cyprus-flagged M/V GFS Galaxy in the Strait of Hormuz.
A crew member is missing, and the ship sustained damage and fire.

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The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has initiated a third wave of strikes against Iran following an attack on the Cyprus-flagged M/V GFS Galaxy in the Strait of Hormuz. A crew member is missing, and the ship sustained damage and fire.

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