Latest on Middle East as Iran attacks at least 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire
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Iran attacked at least three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz amid an ongoing ceasefire.
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Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane, can destabilize global oil markets, potentially leading to higher fuel prices.
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Iran launched attacks on at least three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday. These attacks occurred amid an ongoing ceasefire, which Iran claims the U.S. military violated through its blockade of Iranian ports. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global shipping lane for oil and other goods. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Charlie D'Agata are reporting on the situation.
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