US strikes Iran after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command launched new strikes against Iran in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, calling the actions "unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire." Hours earlier, President Trump revoked a licence allowing Iran to sell oil — a concession granted at the start of peace negotiations. CENTCOM did not specify the location or nature of the targets struck.
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U.S. forces have launched new strikes against Iran, placing further strain on a ceasefire that has been under increasing strain in recent days.
U.S. Central Command said in a statement Tuesday that the attacks were launched in response to Iranian forces attacking three commercial vessels. The Defense Department combatant command accused Iran of “targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway,” saying Iranian actions in the Strait of Hormuz were “unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire.”
The statement did not indicate where the U.S. is striking or what types of Iranian assets are being targeted.
The latest strikes came hours after President Donald Trump revoked a license that allowed Iran to sell oil, a permission granted as part of the memorandum of understanding that kickstarted peace negotiations with Iran last month.
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Samsung has opened reservations for its upcoming Galaxy devices ahead of the July 22 Galaxy Unpacked event.
Customers who reserve now can receive a $30 Samsung credit when they pre-order, down from the $50 credit offered last year.
Samsung is also running a sweepstakes with ten $500 Samsung.com gift cards, replacing last year’s single $5,000 grand prize.
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