U.S. strikes Iran after Hormuz attacks, Tehran threatens response
The U.S. military launched strikes against Iranian targets following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. Iran has condemned the strikes as a violation of existing agreements and threatened retaliatory measures.
U.S. forces launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said, sharply escalating a confrontation that has already shaken efforts to end the West Asia war.
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