US and Iran exchange fire for the first time in over a month
The US hit two rocket launchers, saying they were about to deploy mines into the Strait of Hormuz.
The US and Iran engaged in military exchanges for the first time in over a month, with Washington targeting two rocket launchers and Iran responding by firing missiles at Jordan. The incident saw the US accuse the launchers of preparing to deploy mines into the Strait of Hormuz, causing Brent crude to surge by 3% to $91 a barrel.
Despite US President Donald Trump's recent threats to resume full-scale bombing since the signing of a temporary truce in June, the current strikes were comparatively low-key. In response, Treasury Secretary is anticipated to unveil fresh sanctions on nations engaging with Iran, as per the report from Semafor.
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- Iran targets Jordan after first US attack in a month aljazeera.com
