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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bryony Gooch

New US attacks in Strait of Hormuz amid Israeli bombing of Tehran

  • The US has launched a new offensive to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, deploying low-flying jets and Apache helicopters to strike Iranian vessels and drones.
  • This US action came after Donald Trump reportedly advised Israel against repeating strikes on Iranian natural gas infrastructure.
  • US General Dan Caine confirmed that A-10 Warthogs and AH-64 Apaches are actively targeting fast attack watercraft in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Separately, Israel conducted fresh attacks on Tehran, bombing the South Pars gas field, which has been described as a significant escalation in the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that Israel acted alone in the South Pars bombing, confirming that Donald Trump had previously asked them to refrain from such attacks.

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