SECURITYJul 14 · 02:38 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy JON GAMBRELL, JOSH BOAK, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press

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

The U.S. launched strikes on Iran following President Trump's announcement of reinstating a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and proposing tolls for ship passage. Iran retaliated by attacking Bahrain and two UAE-linked tankers, killing one mariner and wounding eight. The U.S. military targeted Iranian coastal defense systems, while the UAE threatened retaliation.

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