Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
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Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump extended a ceasefire.
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Iran has renewed attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. This action follows President Trump's decision to extend a ceasefire indefinitely. The renewed attacks occur as thousands more U.S. forces are deploying to the region. This development escalates tensions in the critical shipping lane despite efforts to maintain peace.
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