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Middle East Live: US strikes Iran for first time in a month
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United States military forces conducted an airstrike against Iranian rocket launchers located near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. This action marks the first direct US military engagement in the region after a month-long pause in the ongoing conflict. In response to the strikes, which reportedly resulted in casualties, Iranian officials announced intentions to retaliate.
WHY IT MATTERS
This military escalation breaks a month-long lull in a six-month conflict and threatens to reopen hostilities in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in their first military action in a month on Sunday, breaking a lull in fighting during an intermittent war that has lasted more than six months. Iran swiftly vowed to retaliate for what it called a deadly attack. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
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