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US launches new strikes against Iran after three ships were hit in Strait of Hormuz

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July 7, 2026

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US launches new strikes against Iran after three ships were hit in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military has launched new strikes against Iran.

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Sputnik

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran and US Exchange Fresh Strikes Amid Escalating Gulf Tensions – Reports

An Iranian strike targeted a US vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, with American attacks along Iran's southern coast reported shortly after.

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 ...

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.

NBC News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump declares Iran ceasefire 'over' as U.S. launches new retaliatory strikes

The latest U.S. strikes came after Iran targeted unarmed commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump saying he is “not sure” he wants to make a deal with the Iranians. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 8, 2026

US unleashes massive 80-target retaliation after Iranian attacks

Sky News Defence Analyst Peter Jennings says the United States struck up to 90 targets near the Strait of Hormuz after Iran targeted commercial shipping. “The escalation was significant; the Americans hit somewhere between 80 and 90 targets,” Mr Jennings told Sky News host Jaimee Rogers. “All of those targets were in and around the northern end of the Strait of Hormuz after the Iranians had attacked three commercial ships.”

South Africa Today

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. Strikes Iran in the Strait of Hormuz After Commercial Vessel Attack

WASHINGTON — The United States has initiated a new wave of military strikes against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the third such operation this week. The retaliatory U.S. strikes against Iran were ordered by the Commander in Chief following an aggressive maneuver by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that targeted a commercial []

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

NDTV

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· Jul 10, 2026

War Or Peace? Trump Says Talks On After Iran Plea 'But Ceasefire Is Over'

After a series of attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, US forces struck targets in Iran over two days this week. Tehran responded with attacks on American bases in the region.

India TV News

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· Jul 13, 2026

US launches fresh strikes against Iran as standoff over Strait of Hormuz escalates

The United States on early Monday (local time) launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iran, with US Central Command saying the operation is intended to further degrade Tehran's ability to target civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The latest strikes came after Iran attacked a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing earlier in the weekend.

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...

Vanguard News

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· Jun 27, 2026

US, Iran trade strikes putting new strain on peace deal

Iran launched attacks on US sites in the Gulf in response to American strikes on the country, state media said Saturday, after Washington accused Tehran of attacking one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The post US, Iran trade strikes putting new strain on peace deal appeared first on Vanguard News.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

'Era of one-sided deals is OVER,' Iran's top negotiator says amid Hormuz tensions

Statement comes after Iran attacks US bases in Gulf and Washington launches a 3rd round of strikes on Iranian military targets

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit ‘hard’

The United States launched new strikes on Iran on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump vowed to hit “hard” following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump, while ordering retaliation against Tehran, said he expected the latest military flare-up to end quickly and left the door open to more talks. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes were carried out to degrade the ability of Iranian forces “to threaten freedom of navigation” in the strait, through which a fifth of...

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 11, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN - CENTCOM says at 7:15 pm EST, U.S.

JUST IN - CENTCOM says at 7:15 pm EST, U.S. began launching a third round of strikes against Iran, after Iran attacked a Cyprus-flagged container ship transiting through the Hormuz Strait.Source: https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2076089130857951463?s=20@disclosetv

BNO News

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military has launched a third round of strikes against Iran this week after Iranian forces attacked a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving one crew member missing and the vessel disabled. Iran has also announced the closure of the strait. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes began at 7:15 p.m. [] The post U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on BNO News.

MS NOW

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran targets Gulf states after U.S. strikes Iran over ship attack in strait

The burst of fighting raised new questions about efforts to reach a permanent end to a war that began on Feb. 28. The post Iran targets Gulf states after U.S. strikes Iran over ship attack in strait appeared first on MS NOW.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran and U.S. trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question

Iran targeted American military sites in the Gulf on Wednesday after the U.S. launched strikes on several places in Iran and reinstated sanctions on its oil sales. Washington said it was responding to Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The crossfire raised fears that the war in Iran could reignite, and U.S. [] The post Iran and U.S. trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Al-Monitor

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· Jun 26, 2026

US, Iran trade strikes putting new strain on Middle East truce

Iran launched attacks on US sites in the Gulf in response to American strikes on the country, state media said Saturday, after Washington accused Tehran of attacking one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.The trading of fire raised questions about efforts to keep the crucial waterway open while Washington and Tehran negotiate a final settlement to a war that began on February 28 with US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

US Unleashes Massive Airstrikes After Ship Attack, Iran Retaliates Across Gulf

The United States launched a major military assault against Iran early Sunday morning, striking approximately 140 targets in response to an Iranian attack on a civilian container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The initial maritime strike left the vessel ablaze and one crew member missing, triggering an immediate and heavy U.S. aerial response. Iran [] US Unleashes Massive Airstrikes After Ship Attack, Iran Retaliates Across Gulf

USA TODAY

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· Jul 13, 2026

US and Iran exchange new air strikes as Strait of Hormuz control battles intensify

The U.S. launched new strikes on Iranian military targets after Iran attacked a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3adv4w8 Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

TRT World

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· Jul 8, 2026

US hits Iranian missile sites as ceasefire comes under strain

The US launched strikes on Iranian military targets after Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump defended the operation as tensions rise and planned US-Iran talks hang in the balance. Craig Boswell reports from Washington.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran, US trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question

Iran targeted American military sites in the Gulf on Wednesday after the US launched strikes on several places in Iran and reinstated sanctions on its oil sales. Washington said it was responding to Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The crossfire raised fears that the war in Iran could reignite, and US [] The post Iran, US trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Legal Insurrection

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· Jul 9, 2026

U.S. Launches New Wave of Overnight Strikes as Iran Escalates 

CENTCOM: The U.S. struck approximately 90 Iranian military targets including air defense systems, coastal surveillance assets, missile and drone storage sites, naval capabilities, and military logistics infrastructure along Iran’s coastline. The post U.S. Launches New Wave of Overnight Strikes as Iran Escalates first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

BOL News

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· Jun 27, 2026

US strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

United States has carried out strikes on Iran. The post US strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on BOL News.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 12, 2026

US launches fresh strikes on Iran, says attacks aim to protect transit in Strait of Hormuz

Washington, DC [US], July 13 (ANI): The United States launched a fresh round of military strikes against Iran on Sunday (local time), with US Central Command saying the operation is intended to further degrade Tehran's ability to target civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.In a post on X, CENTCOM said the strikes were carried out on the direction of the Commander in Chief to h

Arutz Sheva

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· Jun 28, 2026

US strikes Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz

United States says it attacked Iranian targets in the area of the Strait of Hormuz, in response to an attack on a merchant vessel attributed to Iran.

Haaretz

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· Jul 12, 2026

IRGC: Gulf U.S. bases, vessel in Hormuz targeted after U.S. strikes Iran overnight

IRGC: Gulf U.S. bases, vessel in Hormuz targeted after U.S. strikes Iran overnight

DNyuz

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· Jul 12, 2026

Oil Prices Set for More Volatility After Latest Iranian Attack on Ship in Gulf

An attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday triggered another round of U.S. strikes on targets in Iran and threatened to unsettle energy and financial markets further, after a tumultuous week of hostilities around the Persian Gulf. Daily ship traffic through the strait, which normally carries a fifth of the []

The Namibian

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· Jul 8, 2026

US and Iran trade strikes after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz

The US has launched “powerful” strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (Centcom) said on Tuesday it had hit over 80 targets, including more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) small boats in the strait. Iranian state media said strikes hit Qeshm [] The post US and Iran trade strikes after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on The Namibian.

Vatican News

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· Jul 13, 2026

US launches new strikes as Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz ​

The U.S. conducts a fresh wave of strikes on Iran in response to Iranian forces hitting a ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Read all

The Media Line

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran Strikes US-Linked Sites Across Region After Fresh American Attacks

The United States launched a third wave of [] The post Iran Strikes US-Linked Sites Across Region After Fresh American Attacks appeared first on The Media Line.

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jun 28, 2026

Trump threatens to wipe out Islamic Republic of Iran

The warning followed U.S. strikes on 10 Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump says ceasefire with Tehran 'over' after US and Iran exchange fire

Washington initiated strikes on Iran overnight in response to cargo vessels being hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran then launched its own attack targeting US bases in the Gulf.

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jun 26, 2026

United States strikes Iran targets after attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

United States strikes Iran targets after attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

Kyiv Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

US Forces Conduct Third Series of Strikes on Iran

US Central Command (CENTCOM) initiated a third wave of strikes against Iran this week after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked the Cyprus-flagged container ship GFS Galaxy in the Strait of Hormuz. One civilian crew member is missing, and the vessel sustained engine room damage. The US strikes follow a previous wave on Saturday that targeted approximately 140 Iranian military sites. In response, Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all maritime traffic and stated it would target US military bases if further strikes occur.

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 9, 2026

US strikes target Iran’s ability to control Strait of Hormuz after Trump declares MOU ‘over’

The United States struck targets along Iran’s coastline, aiming to degrade its ability to control the Strait of Hormuz on the second consecutive day of strikes, with President Donald Trump declaring the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding “over.” U.S. Central Command said that it struck approximately 90 Iranian military targets overnight, including air defense systems, coastal []

TASS

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· Jul 12, 2026

US completes series of strikes on Iran, third this week — CENTCOM

The attack was carried out in connection with Iran’s attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz

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