Iran signals defiance as Trump fumes over Strait of Hormuz strikes
- More than three weeks after the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to end their war and restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the future of passage through the vital waterway is once again under a cloud.
- Three ships were attacked in the strait in recent days, after Iran accused them of attempting to pass without seeking its approval.
- The US hit back with escalating strikes on Iranian soil — first targeting coastal cities, and then, on Thursday morning, hitting the capital Tehran, too.
Confirmed
- More than three weeks after the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to end their war and restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the future of passage through the vital waterway is once again under a cloud.
- Three ships were attacked in the strait in recent days, after Iran accused them of attempting to pass without seeking its approval.
Unverified
- The US hit back with escalating strikes on Iranian soil — first targeting coastal cities, and then, on Thursday morning, hitting the capital Tehran, too.
Sources: Al Jazeera, NBC News