U.S. attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire
Source: NPR Topics: News · Bias: Center
Summary
The Iran war risked reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding Tuesday even after the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones at it.
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