A cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz targeted by Iran

The United States military has launched strikes against Iran following a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump described the incident as a 'foolish violation' of the ceasefire and blamed Tehran for the attack. The move escalates tensions at a particularly sensitive moment, as the two nations continue negotiations aimed at securing an interim peace agreement, according to France 24.

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