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IranUS and Iran Exchange Strikes, Trump Declares Ceasefire Over
The United States and Iran have resumed military exchanges, with the US striking numerous Iranian targets and Iran retaliating against US bases in Gulf countries, following President Trump's declaration that the interim ceasefire is over.
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⚡ Ground-truth evidence ahead of media — While mainstream news mentions 'US strikes, Hormuz clashes push Iran deal to brink' and 'US-Iran conflict widens with fresh strikes and Persian Gulf attacks,' it lacks concrete, on-the-ground details and primary evidence of the specific damage, infrastructure disruption, and casualty figures reported by social media and the Iranian Ministry of Health.
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US and Iran Exchange Strikes, Trump Declares Ceasefire Over
First report 23h agoLast update 22h agoMany condemn the US strikes as a violation of international law and a dangerous escalation, highlighting the casualties and infrastructure damage in Iran.
Some view the US strikes as a justified retaliation for Iranian attacks on commercial vessels and a necessary measure to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran is retaliating against US targets in the Gulf and threatening further escalation, particularly regarding control over the Strait of Hormuz.
International actors, including China, Japan, South Korea, and Qatar, express concern over the escalating conflict and call for de-escalation and adherence to previous agreements.
Some express skepticism about the sincerity of the previous truce and question Trump's motives for ending it, suggesting political or opportunistic reasons.
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