Middle East live: Tehran and US exchange strikes as blockade of Iranian ports resumes

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Source: France 24

The United States launched strikes against Iran on Wednesday, with bombings reported in Bandar Abbas, on the island of Qeshm and in the city of Ahvaz. Tehran was quick to retaliate, with Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain all reporting attacks. These strike exchanges come alongside the resumption of the US naval blockade on Iranian ports. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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