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Iran war day 120: Tehran condemns US strikes, says it violates MoU
Al Jazeera • • nation
Key Points:
- The US conducted strikes targeting Iranian missile and drone storage sites in retaliation for a drone attack on a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz, which President Trump attributed to Iran.
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it responded by targeting US military sites in the region, condemning the US strikes as violations of the UN Charter and the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two countries.
- The conflict marks the first exchange of strikes since the MoU was signed, raising tensions ahead of upcoming talks between the US and Iran.
- Separately, a US-brokered framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon aims to reduce conflict, but has been rejected by Hezbollah and met with protests in Lebanon.
- The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical strategic point, with Iran asserting control as leverage in negotiations, while the UN calls for adherence to agreements to maintain open and secure shipping routes.
