2026-06-27
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America launched strikes against Iran,
responding to its attack on a Singapore flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump said the Iranian strike on Thursday was a, quote, foolish violation of their ceasefire agreement.
Iran earlier warns ships only to use approved routes along the waterway.
Mr Trump has previously threatened to resume bombing Iran if, quote, they don't behave.
John Bolton, a former national security adviser to Mr Trump,