US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire
The US and Iran have exchanged strikes and accused each other of violating a ceasefire, the BBC reports. The development has raised the risk of the fragile truce breaking down again amid mutual recriminations.
According to the BBC, the US and Iran have carried out strikes against each other. Both sides accuse the other of violating a ceasefire reached a short time earlier.
While Washington and Tehran assign blame to one another in their statements, the developments have once again raised tensions in the region. Efforts are reportedly being made to keep diplomatic channels open.
International actors are calling on the parties to show restraint. Oil markets and maritime trade routes are being watched closely for the economic effects of any escalation.
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