Trump says Iran ceasefire 'over' after fighting flares

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Trump says Iran ceasefire 'over' after fighting flares

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US President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran ended following renewed fighting triggered by Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to extensive US strikes and Iranian retaliatory actions in Gulf countries.

US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was "over" on Wednesday, after fighting flared between the countries sparked by Iranian attacks on ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz. Its military has struck at least three ships in recent days, which prompted extensive US strikes against Iranian targets on Tuesday followed by retaliatory attacks from Iran on Gulf countries.

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