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U.S. strikes on Iranian tankers raise more questions over negotiations to end war

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As the world waits to hear if there will be diplomatic progress between the U.S. and Iran, on Friday U.S. fighter jets fired on Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as part of the ongoing U.S. blockade. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Rubio continued his visit to Rome, where he urged Europe to do more to reopen the strait. Nick Schifrin reports on the day's developments. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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