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4 stories from Middle East Affairs.
Weapons experts say U.S. munition hit wedding reception in southern Iran
Weapons experts examining photographs verified by Reuters said a house hosting a wedding in southern Iran was struck directly by American munition, not damaged by ricochet, as Iran reported at least five deaths.
Trump says Hormuz remains open after mine clearing
President Trump said the Strait of Hormuz remains open as U.S. forces clear mines laid by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Trump says Iran threat to shipping has faded
President Trump said Iran's response to U.S. actions is restrained, as CENTCOM's commander announced the clearing of sea mines from shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran launches missile and drone strikes on U.S. positions across Middle East
Iran launched strikes on U.S. bases and interests in Jordan, Iraq and Bahrain, while a Saudi oil tanker was hit in the Strait of Hormuz with two Philippine crew members killed, in an escalation following American air strikes that killed at least 11 people in southern Iran.
