The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under fresh strain on Monday after US forces carried out what Washington described as “self-defence” strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and boats allegedly attempting to lay mines near the Strait of Hormuz, even as diplomatic talks to end the conflict continued behind closed doors.

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under fresh strain on Monday after US forces carried out what Washington described as “self-defence” strikes on…

Middle East News: The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under fresh strain on Monday after US forces carried out what Washington described as “s.