US military leaders say ceasefire with Iran holding despite attacks in the Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U. S. military leaders said Tuesday that a ceasefire with Iran remains in effect a day after Tehran was blamed for new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the United Arab Emirates. The fragile truce, reached nearly a month ago, appeared to be holding as U. S. forces pressed ahead with efforts to reopen the vital waterway for global energy. On Monday, the U. S. said it sank six small Iranian boats that had threatened commercial ships. So far, only to...
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