US carries out fresh strikes against Iran after tanker struck in Hormuz, escalating hostilities 

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The United States launched fresh military strikes against Iran following an attack on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, significantly escalating hostilities despite a recent interim peace deal signed two weeks prior. This development marks the worst escalation between the two countries in recent weeks.

The strikes mark the worst escalation since the US and Iran signed an interim peace deal two weeks ago.