Iran Condemns US Strikes in Southern Iran as Serious Ceasefire Violation
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Iran accused the United States of grossly violating a ceasefire following US military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz in southern Iran. Tehran warned of potential retaliation and vowed to defend its territory against what it characterized as unprovoked aggression. The Iranian condemnation came after US Central Command announced that American forces conducted what it described as "self-defense strikes" on Monday. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway through which approximately one-third of global seaborne oil passes, making it a strategically vital chokepoint for international energy supplies and a frequent source of regional tensions.