US Strikes Southern Iran Again as Tensions Rise in Strait of Hormuz

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The U.S. has carried out another round of strikes in southern Iran amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Explosions have been reported in several places including Bandar Abbas, Sirri, Jask and Qeshm Island, Iranian state media said. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes followed attacks on commercial shipping and targeted Iranian military capabilities in the strategic waterway. Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the strikes, accusing Washington of violating the memorandum of understanding and warning regional countries against supporting US military operations. Al Jazeera reports from Washington and Tehran on the latest developments and the increasing risk of further escalation. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Dow

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