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US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz

The US Central Command has launched strikes against Iran, stating the action is intended to impose "heavy costs" on Iran for what it described as "unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire." These strikes follow reports of attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar's foreign ministry holds Iran "fully responsible" for an apparent targeted attack on the vessel Al-Rekayyat, demanding Iran cease practices undermining regional security and global energy supplies.

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US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
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The US Central Command has launched strikes against Iran, stating the action is intended to impose "heavy costs" on Iran for what it described as "unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire." These strikes follow reports of attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar's foreign ministry holds Iran "fully responsible" for an apparent targeted attack on the vessel Al-Rekayyat, demanding Iran cease practices undermining regional security and global energy supplies. Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry also stated Iran targeted the Saudi tanker Wadyan as it crossed the Strait. Despite these actions, a US official indicated that US negotiators would continue to work in "good faith" towards a final deal with Iran. A previously issued US license authorizing Iran to sell oil and petrol products will be wound down by July 17.

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Key claims

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Iran had targeted the Saudi tanker Wadyan as it crossed the Strait.

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Qatar held Iran fully responsible for an apparent targeted attack on a vessel called Al-Rekayyat.

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The revoked US licence authorised Iran to sell oil and petrol products.

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US negotiators would continue to work in "good faith" towards a final deal with Iran.

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Iran's demonstrated aggression was unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire.

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"Iran's demonstrated aggression was unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire," it said.The US official, who spoke on condition of anonymity before Centcom's announcement, insisted that US negotiators would continue to work in "good faith" towards a final deal with Iran.The revoked US licence, which authorised Iran to sell oil and petrol products, was part of the memorandum of understanding, signed by Washington and Tehran last month.A notice published on the Treasury's website on Tuesday said it would allow a wind-down period to 17 July for transactions that had been allowed under the waiver.Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said it held Iran "fully responsible" for an apparent targeted attack on a vessel called Al-Rekayyat as it transited near the Strait.Qatar demanded that Iran "immediately cease all practices that undermine regional security" and "refrain from endangering global energy supplies & the resources of the countries of the region in pursuit of narrow interests", he added in a post on X.In a separate social media post, Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry said Iran had targeted the Saudi tanker Wadyan as it crossed the Strait.
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