
The United States and Iran exchanged fire and threats in the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. moves to force the waterway open, putting a fragile ceasefire at risk. U.S. strikes were presented as self-defense after attacks on American ships, but the violence has deepened doubts the truce will hold. The latest incident — U.S. forces disabling two Iranian tankers attempting to breach a blockade — further undermines confidence in the ceasefire and increases regional instability.
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