US and Iran exchange strikes as Tehran again says strait of Hormuz is closed
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz after striking a vessel they claimed was on an unapproved route. The US responded with strikes aimed at degrading Iran's ability to attack civilian mariners. Iran warned of a severe response to any retaliation. The exchange escalates tensions over the strategic waterway.
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Iranian military struck a vessel for violating route protocols.
The IRGC stated: 'A vessel that had jeopardised maritime security by switching off its systems was struck and brought to a halt.'
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Iran warned that any retaliation over the incident would be met with a 'severe response'.
Opinion- Iranian military struck a vessel for violating route protocols.
- US conducted strikes to degrade Iran's offensive capabilities.
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Loaded language removed<p>Tehran says vessel using unapproved route in strait was struck, drawing strikes from US forces to ‘degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners’</p><p>Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Sunday it had closed the strait of Hormuz after a vessel travelled on an unapproved route and was struck, warning that any retaliation over the incident would be met with a “severe…
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Iran warned that any retaliation over the incident would be met with a 'severe response'.
OpinionThe vessel was struck after switching off its systems and using an unapproved route.
OpinionThe IRGC stated: 'A vessel that had jeopardised maritime security by switching off its systems was struck and brought to a halt.'
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