The US military said it struck Iranian targets in self-defence but that it does not seek escalation. Iran said it launched missiles at "enemy" forces in the waterway after a claimed US attack on an oil tanker, and reported shooting down several drones. The US military said it intercepted attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday and responded with self-defence strikes. "Iranian forces launched multiple missiles, drones and small boats" at the three warships as they transited t... [2539 chars]
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