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US launches new strikes on key Iranian island as Tehran weighs proposals to end war

Published by The Independent · United Kingdom 1 h ago
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Donald Trump characterises attacks on Qeshm as minor

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The US military launched fresh but limited strikes in Iran late on Friday, targeting an air defence system, according to president Donald Trump.

Iranian media reported that two explosions were heard around the Suza area of Qeshm, a critical island along the main international shipping corridor for oil.

Speaking to reporters shortly after arriving in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday evening, Mr Trump characterised the military engagement as minor.

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