- U.S. military intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz; retaliatory strikes were conducted against Iranian sites.
- Iranian state media confirm exchange of fire on an island in the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Trump claims ceasefire is holding and asse
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