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General · 28 May 2026

US Carries Out New Strikes In Iran

US Carries Out New Strikes In Iran

Oil routes and ceasefire talks now face fresh pressure after American forces targeted sites in southern Iran and intercepted four drones near the Strait of Hormuz. A US official said the operation happened on Wednesday while negotiations continued over ending the nearly three-month conflict. Bandar Abbas was among the areas hit, with Washington describing the action as defensive and aimed at protecting shipping routes.

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