"Iran has accused the United States of violating their ceasefire by targeting two ships near the Strait of Hormuz and attacking civilian areas along the country's southern coast, as tensions continue to escalate around the strategic waterway."
"US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces intercepted unprovoked Iranian attacks and responded with self-defence strikes, while Iranian state media reported explosions on Qeshm Island and said air defence systems had intercepted several drones over the area."
"Qeshm is strategically located at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz and is seen as the primary platform for Iran's asymmetric naval power, analysts say."
"Tehran's embassy in Seoul said on Thursday that it firmly rejects and categorically denies any allegations regarding the involvement of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the incident involving damage to a Korean vessel in the Strait of Hormuz."
Iran accuses the United States of violating a ceasefire by targeting two ships near the Strait of Hormuz and attacking civilian areas along Iran’s southern coast. US Central Command says its forces intercepted unprovoked Iranian attacks and carried out self-defence strikes. Iranian state media reports explosions on Qeshm Island and claims air defence systems intercepted several drones. Qeshm Island is positioned at the Strait of Hormuz entrance and is viewed as a key platform for Iran’s asymmetric naval power. Iran also denies involvement in an earlier explosion that damaged a South Korean ship in the strait. The latest exchange follows recent US statements about potential progress toward a deal with Tehran and warnings about resuming bombing if no agreement is reached.
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