US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz
Within hours of fresh US attacks, Iran said it had struck US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.
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"Following the attack of the American enemy on Monday morning... one person was martyred and four others were injured."
— Valiollah Hayati , Politician
"the Iranian attacks meant the ceasefire was over."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Abbas Araghchi is the Foreign Minister of Iran.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Valiollah Hayati is the deputy governor for security and law enforcement in Khuzestan province, Iran.
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Within hours of fresh US attacks, Iran said it had struck US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.
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