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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Adam Schreck and Elena Becatoros

US attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire

Iran War Strait of Hormuz - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

The Iran war risked reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding Tuesday even after the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones at it.

It is unclear what will follow after an American attempt to end Iran’s stranglehold on the strait by creating an “enhanced security area." A prominent Iranian official accused the U.S. of undermining regional security with the effort and warned that Iran will respond.

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