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America launched strikes against Iran on Friday, with President Trump claiming Iran violated a recent ceasefire deal. US Central Command said Iranian drones hit a cargo ship and three others were knocked down in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's military subsequently announced its retaliation, asserting that the US had also violated commitments.
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