U.S., Iran trade strikes putting new strain on West Asia truce

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U.S. and Iran have exchanged strikes that are straining the fragile truce in West Asia, raising concerns about the security of a critical waterway. The conflict arises amid ongoing settlement negotiations between Washington and Tehran over a war that began with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

The trading of fire raised questions about efforts to keep the crucial waterway open while Washington and Tehran negotiate a final settlement to a war that began on February 28 with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran