Middle East live: US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Hormuz remains paralysed

The United States carried out a new round of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, hitting military capabilities tied to threats against shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, France 24 reports. President Donald Trump warned that he could broaden the campaign unless Tehran returns to negotiations. The strait, a narrow passage that carries a large share of the world's seaborne oil, remains paralysed. France 24 is running a liveblog tracking the latest developments.

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