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US launches more strikes on Iran after commercial ship struck in Strait of Hormuz

Investing.com

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July 12, 2026

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US launches more strikes on Iran after commercial ship struck in Strait of Hormuz
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BRICS News

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· Jul 8, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US launches new wave of strikes against Iran.

JUST IN: US launches new wave of strikes against Iran.@BRICSNews

Intel Slava

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Photo] 🇮🇷❌🇺🇸 — Iranian missile waves continue striking US bases in the Persian Gulf.

— Iranian missile waves continue striking US bases in the Persian Gulf.

ArcaMax

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· Jun 26, 2026

US strikes Iran in response to Strait of Hormuz ship attack

WASHINGTON — The United States attacked Iran one day after Tehran struck a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, an exchange that threatened to break the fragile ceasefire between the two countries. U.S. Central Command said that American ...

India TV News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran War LIVE Updates: Sirens in Bahrain, Kuwait after US launches fresh attacks on Iran

The United States has launched a fresh wave of military strikes against Iran, saying the operation aims to further weaken Tehran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM). The strikes were carried out in response to alleged Iranian attacks on commercial vessels passing through the strategically important waterway.

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 27, 2026

US says it hit Iran after tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz

US says it hit Iran after tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz The US military says it has launched fresh strikes on several targets in Iran after another attack on a ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command said the operation took place on Saturday after Iran attacked a Panama-flagged oil tanker earlier in the day. CENTCOM forces launched strikes today in direct response to continued Iranian aggression against commercial shipping, it said in a statement.

The Hill

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· Jul 8, 2026

The Memo: Trump’s tough talk on Iran raises big question — will the US return to war?

The United States launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran on Wednesday, marking the second successive night of offensive action. The new strikes, which were announced in a social media post by U.S. Central Command (Centcom) shortly after 4 p.m. EDT, were far from a surprise. President Trump had told reporters earlier in the...

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Related coverage for "US launches more strikes on Iran after commercial ship struck in Strait of Hormuz": BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US launches new wave of strikes against Iran.. Intel Slava — [Photo] 🇮🇷❌🇺🇸 — Iranian missile waves continue striking US bases in the Persian Gulf.. ArcaMax — US strikes Iran in response to Strait of Hormuz ship attack. India TV News — Iran War LIVE Updates: Sirens in Bahrain, Kuwait after US launches fresh attacks on Iran. Middle East Eye — US says it hit Iran after tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz. The Hill — The Memo: Trump’s tough talk on Iran raises big question — will the US return to war?