Iran has fired cruise missiles and drones, and has launched small boats to target U.S.-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz, but none were struck, according to the commander of U.S. Central Command.

A U.S. official said on Wednesday the new attacks had been in self-defense and targeted attack drones and a drone ground-control station. They were the latest attacks to threaten a fragile cease-fire.

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The exchange came after President Trump said Iranian forces had shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump blamed Iran for shooting down a U.S. helicopter near the ...