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The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes overnight into Monday for the first time since late July. The escalation centered on the Strait of Hormuz, the critical trade chokepoint that Iran effectively closed shortly after the war began. U.S. Central Command said it had struck launchers and troops on Larak Island as the Iranian military prepared to fire naval mines into the strait. Iran retaliated by firing missiles and drones at bases in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates that host U.S. military personnel. Jordan said it had intercepted all incoming fire, while the UAE said it had “responded to” a drone attack. President Donald Trump told Fox News the U.S. would respond forcefully to the Iranian strikes. “We’re going to hit them…Open
One expert told the Associated Press that the tunnels offer enough space for people to take refuge and some could have access to oxygen. Other experts said the chances of finding survivors are falling.
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