What is Article 5 of Iran-US MoU, and why is it blamed for Hormuz strikes?
Iran and the US trade attacks over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which has emerged as a major sticking point.

Iran and the US trade attacks over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which has emerged as a major sticking point.





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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, launches retaliatory strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan after US attacks.
Analysts say Iran seeks to deter US patrols on the Strait of Hormuz by attacking its assets across the Gulf.

Iranian state media released video showing the launch of missiles towards US bases in the Middle East.
Strikes come after US attacked Iranian ports and islands in the Strait of Hormuz over the downing of a helicopter.
From Iranian naval ports to US military bases across the Gulf, Al Jazeera shows 15 sites before and after the attacks.

Kuwait says it intercepted seven ballistic missiles over residential areas, resulting in some debris but no casualties.
As US and Iran pursue talks, both signal they are still ready to use force against each other.
Israel carries out drone attacks on Lebanon after agreeing to renew ceasefire as Tehran defends attacks on Gulf nations.
Kuwait has released surveillance footage of what it says shows an Iranian drone strike on Kuwait International Airport.