'Will Impose Heavy Costs': US Says It Launched Major Strikes On Iran After Hormuz Ship Attacks

Published 7 July 2026 · india

'Will Impose Heavy Costs': US Says It Launched Major Strikes On Iran After Hormuz Ship Attacks Published By, Last Updated: July 08, 2026, 03:25 IST

'Will Impose Heavy Costs': US Says It Launched Major Strikes On Iran After Hormuz Ship Attacks Published By, Last Updated: July 08, 2026, 03:25 IST US forces launched "powerful" strikes against Iran for attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command said. Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman. (Reuters photo) The US on Wednesday said it launched “powerful" strikes on Iran after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, sharply escalating tensions as Washington and Tehran continue efforts to end the war in West Asia.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes were carried out in response to Iranian attacks on ships passing through the key waterway and warned that Washington would “impose heavy costs" on those targeting commercial shipping. “The US strikes are in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s demonstrated aggression was unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire," CENTCOM said in a post on X. Iran Media Reports Strikes Near Hormuz Meanwhile, shortly after the US announcement, Iranian state media reported a series of explosions heard in the Strait of Hormuz region, moments after US officials announced “powerful" strikes on Iran.

IRIB news reported six explosions were heard on the Iranian island of Qeshm, seven explosions were heard in the city of Sirik and more were heard in the major port city of Bandar Abbas. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers,... Read More Location: United States of America (USA) First Published: July 08, 2026, 03:05 IST News world 'Will Impose Heavy Costs': US Says It Launched Major Strikes On Iran After Hormuz Ship Attacks Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.

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