U.S. and Iran exchange fire as Trump says ceasefire still holds

U.S. fighter jets struck two Iranian oil tankers accused of violating a U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran launched new missile and drone attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates. NBC News’ Courtney Kube reports.

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