Iran war: US launches fresh strikes after attacks in Hormuz
Ryan Patrick Jones July 8, 2026 — 7:29am Washington: The US military has launched a series of strikes against Iran, US Central Command said in a post on X on…
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Ryan Patrick Jones July 8, 2026 — 7:29am Washington: The US military has launched a series of strikes against Iran, US Central Command said in a post on X on Tuesday, adding that the strikes were in response to what it said were Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz. US strikes ‘over 80’ Iranian targets after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, the US Central Command (Centcom) said that it targeted more than 80 targets, including Iranian air defence systems, coastal radar sites, command and control networks along with 60 IRGC small boats in and near Hormuz.
Furthermore, Iranian media reported explosions in the Ormuz Strait region. Iranian state television said the liquefied natural gas tanker came under attack after ignoring warnings but did not directly claim the assault. The attack was the latest targeting a vessel moving through the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, through which a fifth of all oil and natural gas traded once passed in peacetime.
In addition, The U.S. strikes are in response to Iranian attacks on three... - U.S. Central Command (@ CENTCOM) July 7, 2026 Dear reader (a) In Management, we deeply appreciate the journalistic work we do to keep you informed. America says it bombed more than 80 targets in new attacks against Iran. In a statement, Centcom reported that the operation reached more than 80 targets with precision ammunition.
Moreover, US hits 80 targets in Iran, cancels oil sales permit after ships attacked in Hormuz.
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Ryan Patrick Jones July 8, 2026 — 7:29am Washington: The US military has launched a series of strikes against Iran, US Central Command said in a post on X on Tuesday, adding that the strikes were in response to what it said were Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
reliability high4/8 sourcesUS strikes ‘over 80’ Iranian targets after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesIn a statement, the US Central Command (Centcom) said that it targeted more than 80 targets, including Iranian air defence systems, coastal radar sites, command and control networks along with 60 IRGC small boats in and near Hormuz.
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Iranian media reported explosions in the Ormuz Strait region.
according to Gestión +1Iranian state television said the liquefied natural gas tanker came under attack after ignoring warnings but did not directly claim the assault.
according to CBS News — Latest +1The attack was the latest targeting a vessel moving through the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, through which a fifth of all oil and natural gas traded once passed in peacetime.
according to CBS News — Latest +1The U.S. strikes are in response to Iranian attacks on three... - U.S. Central Command (@ CENTCOM) July 7, 2026 Dear reader (a) In Management, we deeply appreciate the journalistic work we do to keep you informed.
according to GestiónAmerica says it bombed more than 80 targets in new attacks against Iran.
according to MetrópolesIn a statement, Centcom reported that the operation reached more than 80 targets with precision ammunition.
according to MetrópolesUS hits 80 targets in Iran, cancels oil sales permit after ships attacked in Hormuz.
according to India TodayUS military targets more than 80 sites in new Iran strikes.
according to Free Malaysia TodayBut previous attacks in the strait have sparked retaliatory strikes by the U.S., which then saw Iran attack Gulf Arab states — raising the risk of an escalation.
according to The Boston GlobeThe command added that it would “under no circumstances, will allow interference in the affairs or management of the Strait of Hormuz.” It added that the “only safe passage” for vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz was through Iran-designated routes.
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US strikes ‘over 80’ Iranian targets after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz.
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omitted byRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterPublic / AgenciesIn a statement, the US Central Command (Centcom) said that it targeted more than 80 targets, including Iranian air defence systems, coastal…
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