US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility
Shipping company Maersk says one of its US-flagged commercial vessels has successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz under US military protection.
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Notable Quotes
"We've shot down seven small boats or, as they like to call them, 'fast' boats. It's all they have left."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Project Freedom is Project Deadlock."
— Abbas Araghchi , Politician
"The strikes were unjustified and unacceptable."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"The UK will continue to support the defence of our partners in the Gulf."
— Keir Starmer , Politician
Key People
Abbas Araghchi is the Foreign Minister of Iran.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
British Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.
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Shipping company Maersk says one of its US-flagged commercial vessels has successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz under US military protection.
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