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Blasts reported in Iran as US launches new wave of strikes

Iran says US strikes hit bridges in the country in an apparent escalation, while the US boards a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes, Escalating Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz NYTimes – World
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U.S. forces launched new attacks on Thursday afternoon. But both sides appeared to leave the door open to more negotiations to end the war.

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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes, Escalating Tensions Over Strait of HormuzNYTimes – World
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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes, Escalating Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz

U.S. forces launched new attacks on Thursday afternoon. But both sides appeared to leave the door open to more negotiations to end the war.

Blasts reported in Iran as US launches new wave of strikesBBC News – World
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Blasts reported in Iran as US launches new wave of strikes

Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikesBBC News – World
BBC

Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes

Explosions were heard across Iran overnight, shortly after neighbouring Gulf states began to report attacks.

Iran War Updates: U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes for 5th Straight DayNYTimes – World
NYT

Iran War Updates: U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes for 5th Straight Day

Though both sides appeared to be digging in, a top Iranian official seemed to leave the door open for a deal, saying, “We must fear neither war nor negotiations.”

U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes With No Sign of Backing DownNYTimes – World
NYT

U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes With No Sign of Backing Down

On the fifth straight day of fighting, the U.S. launched a 90-minute attack on Iran, while Tehran targeted Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait.

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Euronews

US resumes daylight strikes on Iran as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz

US Central Command said it has resumed daylight strikes on Iran, targeting coastal defences and missile sites. Tehran has reported casualties as tensions rise over a renewed blockade threat, calls for retaliation and the ongoing dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.

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