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U.S. and Iran exchange strikes for first time in weeks amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
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U.S. and Iran exchange strikes for first time in weeks amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

From PBS NewsHour · () English

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  • The United States and Iran exchanged fire for the first time in more than a month amid tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The exchange triggered missile launches and a rise in global oil prices.
  • President Trump called Iran a “failed nation” and shared an AI-generated video depicting an Iranian energy hub under attack.

The Middle East moved back into a state of heightened tension after the United States and Iran exchanged fire for the first time in more than a month. The confrontation involved missile launches and pushed global oil prices higher.

The episode centered on control of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic point named in the report’s headline. The exchange marked a new escalation after several weeks without direct fire between the two countries.

President Trump responded by calling Iran a "failed nation." He also shared an AI-generated video showing an Iranian energy hub under attack, adding a disputed digital image to the political response.

PBS NewsHour correspondent Liz Landers reported the story, with associate producer Kayan Taraporevala also credited. The account presents the strikes, the market reaction and the president’s public response as the Middle East again faces military tension.

failed nation

— Donald TrumpTrump used the phrase to describe Iran after the exchange of fire.
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