US and Iran trade attacks as Strait of Hormuz dispute deepens

By Elwely Elwelly, Tala Ramadan and Katharine Jackson

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged missile and drone attacks on Monday and clashed over control the Strait of Hormuz, casting doubt on the viability of an interim deal to halt their war and driving oil prices higher.

After Iran's announcement of the strait's closure over the weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States would probably take over the waterway and should be reimbursed for controlling the vital shipping route.