Iranian forces attacked a container ship and shut the waterway, prompting US retaliation, the Pentagon said
US launches third round of strikes on Iran after Strait of Hormuz closure
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WASHINGTON: The US military said Saturday that it launched a third round of strikes against Iran this week after Iranian forces opened fire on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz and announced the waterway’s closure, Anadolu Ajansi reported. US defence secretary Pete Hegseth said simply: “Iran made a poor choice.". Now they pay." Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the Strait of Hormuz would be closed "until further notice," state media reported.
Furthermore, First responders inspect a vehicle that was reportedly damaged by an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Roummane, July 10, 2026. The official with the Posht-e Shahr Fishermen's Cooperative was quoted by state media as saying each boat was worth around $11,000, with the attacks causing significant financial losses for the local fishing industry.
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WASHINGTON: The US military said Saturday that it launched a third round of strikes against Iran this week after Iranian forces opened fire on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz and announced the waterway’s closure, Anadolu Ajansi reported
according to New Straits TimesThe U.S. military launched a third round of strikes against Iran on Saturday in response to an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command Centcom.
according to The Hill — Just InThe US military said Saturday it has launched a new round of strikes against Iran, after Tehran "blatantly attacked" a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
according to Malay Mail +1US defence secretary Pete Hegseth said simply: “Iran made a poor choice."
according to The Korea Herald +1Now they pay." Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the Strait of Hormuz would be closed "until further notice," state media reported.
according to Malay Mail +1First responders inspect a vehicle that was reportedly damaged by an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Roummane, July 10, 2026.
according to CBS News — LatestThe official with the Posht-e Shahr Fishermen's Cooperative was quoted by state media as saying each boat was worth around $11,000, with the attacks causing significant financial losses for the local fishing industry.
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