The latest attacks further undermine what remains of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and will likely add strain to ongoing efforts to reach a deal that will end the war.

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CENTCOM said Iran fired two ballistic missiles at US forces in Kuwait overnight. The missiles were intercepted without causing casualties, as Washington reaffirmed its commitment to protecting troops and supporting the ceasefire.

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Iran's top ⁠joint military ​command ‌announced the ‌closure ⁠of the ⁠Strait of Hormuz ​on ​Thursday, including oil ⁠tankers ⁠and ⁠commercial ships, saying ​any vessel ​that ⁠will ⁠attempt passage will be shot ⁠at.

There have been no known direct talks between the two sides since April 11, and escalating tit-for-tat strikes threaten a return to all-out conflict.

President Trump said Iran has "taken too long" to negotiate a peace deal with the US, adding that "now they will have to pay the price."