Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, US launches fresh strikes

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The Iranian navy has closed the Strait of Hormuz and fired upon a vessel transiting an unauthorized route, prompting the US to launch fresh military strikes on Iran. This is the third set of US strikes this week amid escalating tensions.

The Iranian navy has said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after firing on a vessel transiting an "unapproved route." In response, the US has launched a third set of strikes this week on Iran. Follow DW for more.

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