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The latest is Iran has launched attacks against US Naval ships in the Gulf O Oman.

Previously:

• Ongoing US attacks on Iranian targets, Khormuj missile site, Qeshm Island, Kharg Island

• US military confirm “have begun launching a series of powerful strikes against Iran”
• Warnings that ceasefire in danger unless Iran stops blocking Strait of Hormuz
• US strikes on Iran to continue for hours as Hormuz traffic halted

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.