Iran claims its forces struck US warships in retaliation for attacks in southern Iran, state-run Press TV reports. Tehran accuses Washington of violating a ceasefire.
The US violated the ceasefire by carrying out several attacks in southern Iran, the Iranian military command said late Thursday. According to Press TV, Tehran accused Washington of shelling an Iranian tanker near Jask. Additionally, the US, 'in cooperation with some regional countries,' attacked civilian targets on Qeshm Island and several coastal areas. In response, Iran shelled several US warships, causing damage.
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