Iran war: US carries out fresh strikes near Strait of Hormuz
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Skip next section US army carries out further strikes in Iran 07/12/2026 July 12, 2026 US army carries out further strikes in Iran The US military said it is carrying out strikes in Iran tonight.
According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the strikes are to "continue degrading" Iran's ability to attack commercial ships going through the Strait of Hormuz.
The strikes were directed by US President Donald Trump, CENTCOM said on its official X account. Explosions were heard in several locations in Iran's southwest,
including in the key city of Bandar Abbas and the Bushehr region, Iranian media reported.
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