US and Iran trade strikes after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz

The US and Iran have exchanged strikes, with the US military targeting Iranian missile sites and command centers. In response, Iran claims to have attacked US bases, escalating tensions between the two nations. The strikes come after tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route. The exchange of strikes has heightened concerns about a potential wider conflict between the US and Iran.

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