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U.S. Conducts Defensive Strikes on Iranian Targets in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. has carried out defensive strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. official. Reports from Iranian state television indicate that explosions were heard on Qeshm Island.

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The U.S. has carried out defensive strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. official. Reports from Iranian state television indicate that explosions were heard on Qeshm Island.

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U.S. strikes Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz, U.S. official tells AP

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U.S. Conducts Defensive Strikes on Iranian Targets in Strait of Hormuz