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U.S. Launches Strikes on Iran
U.S. Strikes Iran After Ships Hit in Strait of Hormuz
The United States launched a series of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, hours after three merchant ships were hit in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command stated that the strikes aim to impose significant costs for attacks on commercial shipping.
Qatar and Saudi Arabia condemned the ship attacks, each claiming that a tanker from their country was among those affected. Qatar demanded that Iran immediately cease actions that endanger regional security and global energy supplies.
The exchanges of fire raise the risk that the interim agreement to halt fighting between the two nations could collapse, potentially triggering a broader conflict in the Middle East. The strikes occur during the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, who died on February 28 at age 86.