US Launches Third Round of Strikes After Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military launched a third round of strikes against Iranian targets foll·Latest event July 12, 2026

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US Launches Third Round of Strikes After Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz

US Central Command struck Iranian military positions during a third wave of retaliatory strikes. This action followed an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran also declared the waterway is now closed to maritime traffic. Iranian forces reportedly fired on a vessel for allegedly using an unauthorized route. This move defied previous American ultimatums regarding maritime transit. In response, the US military targeted Iranian infrastructure to address ongoing maritime threats and retaliate for the attack on the cargo ship.

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