Iran Foreign Ministry says US has violated ceasefire; strongly condemns aggressive actions of the US army against two oil tankers belonging to Iran near the port of Jask, and the attacks against several coastal areas over looking Hormuz, via Fars

The Iranian Foreign Ministry's condemnation of U.S.

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These attacks were met with a powerful response and a "heavy slap" from the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the aggressors failed to achieve their illegitimate goals.

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actions highlights escalating tensions in the region, particularly regarding the vital shipping lanes near the Strait of Hormuz. Given the strategic significance of these waterways for global oil supply, such developments could lead to increased volatility in energy prices and might reflect on broader market sentiment, impacting equities and forex as well.

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