What happened during the US-Iran clash near the Strait of Hormuz, and how did both sides describe their actions?

US forces conducted 'self-defense strikes' in southern Iran targeting missile-launch sites and boats attempting to lay mines, according to the US military; meanwhile, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it fired at an F-35 fighter jet and several drones after they entered Iranian airspace, asserting it shot down an MQ-9 Reaper drone and forced other aircraft to flee, with several Iranian personnel killed near Larak Island as reported by Iran’s state-run Nour News.

What are the key sticking points in the US-Iran peace talks mentioned in the article?

Key sticking points include whether Iran will allow ships free passage through the Strait of Hormuz — demanded by the US, Arab states, and Europe — versus Iran’s position that it wants to charge fees for navigation services, as well as the unfreezing of billions of dollars in Iranian funds and the lifting of a blockade on Iranian ports.

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US-Iran clashes near the Strait of Hormuz pushed Brent crude up 3.8% amid supply fears, despite ongoing peace negotiations. Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. continues shipping oil through the region while frozen funds remain a critical hurdle for any interim deal.

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