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US and Iran clash over Strait of Hormuz, testing ceasefire

Published 26 June 2026

A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been severely tested by a new round of military strikes over the weekend, casting doubt on a diplomatic agreement intended to pause hostilities and reopen a critical global oil shipping route. The exchange of attacks began on Saturday, June 27, when U.S.

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