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US downs Iranian drones in Strait of Hormuz despite peace deal progress
The United States downed multiple Iranian drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, despite both sides indicating a deal to end the Middle East war was closer than ever. The action occurred after weeks of tense talks between Tehran and Washington, mediated by Pakistan, amid a fragile truce agreed in April.
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