'Investigations in Bandar Abbas show that during the exchange of fire between the Iranian armed forces and the enemy, parts of the commercial area of Bahman Pier were targeted.', Fars reports

This incident in Bandar Abbas, where commercial areas were targeted during an exchange of fire, indicates escalating tensions in a strategically significant region.

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Claim of UAE's role in the Bahman pier explosion in Qeshm; Israel says we did not attack, Fars reports

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'Investigations in Bandar Abbas show that during the exchange of fire between the Iranian armed forces and the enemy, parts of the commercial area of Bahman Pier were targeted.', Fars reports

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Brazil's Trade Minister Rosa says USTR and Brazil officials will talk again in coming weeks to discuss an end to tariffs

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US President Trump says a promise was made that the EU would deliver their side of the deal and, as per agreement, cut their tariffs to zero; however, the EU has until the July 4th, or tariffs would immediately jump to higher levels

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