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US military conducts strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island in defensive operation, officials say

Qeshm, Iran ·

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman that links the Gulf to the Arabian Sea and carries a large share of the world's seaborne oil trade. The United States has had a naval presence in the Gulf for decades, while its relations with Iran have long been strained over Iran's nuclear programme and regional security.

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