SECURITYJul 14 · 02:00 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy JON GAMBRELL, JOSH BOAK, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press

US launches attacks on Iran as Tehran retaliates against UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz and Bahrain

The US launched strikes on Iran following President Trump's reinstatement of a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by attacking UAE tankers and Bahrain, killing one mariner and wounding eight others. The US announced a policy shift to charge tolls for safe passage, escalating regional tensions.

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United StatesplaceIranplaceDonald TrumppersonStrait of HormuzplaceBahrainplaceUnited Arab EmiratesplaceU.S. Central CommandorganizationMombasatopicAl Bahiyahtopic

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