Middle East War: US and Iran trade strikes putting new strain on Mideast ceasefire

The United States struck Iranian targets on Friday in response to a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to France 24. President Trump said the attack violated the ceasefire. The strikes mark an escalation as the US and Iran navigate delicate negotiations over an interim peace agreement, raising questions about whether these talks can survive the current tensions.

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