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US intercepts Iranian missiles near Hormuz; Trump claims situation 'going well'

The U.S. military intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched towards the Strait of Hormuz and allied Gulf nations. In response, U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites, escalating tensions despite a fragile ceasefire. President Trump expressed optimism about the situation with Iran, suggesting a swift resolution was imminent, though negotiations for a ceasefire extension and talks on Iran's nuclear program remain complex. AI

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US intercepts Iranian missiles near Hormuz; Trump claims situation 'going well'

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Michelle L. Price, Samy Magdy, The Associated Press ·

    Trump says ‘situation with Iran seems to be going quite well’ while U.S. shoots down more missiles and drones near Strait of Hormuz

    U.S. Central Command said on social media Friday night that Iran fired seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain.