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Iran fires on U.S. ships in Strait of Hormuz, in threat to ceasefire

04/05/2026 17:43 Washington Post

The attacks followed the passage of U.S. warships and merchant vessels through the waterway despite Iran’s threats against attempts to “interfere” in the strait. 

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