US Launches Strikes on Iran Following Attack on Cyprus-Flagged Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed after firing on a civilian ship; US responds with military strikes targeting Iran's maritime capabilities.
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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed after firing on a civilian ship; US responds with military strikes targeting Iran's maritime capabilities.
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In response to threats of a naval blockade by Yemen's Houthis, Asian refiners are redirecting Saudi crude shipments through the Suez Canal and around Africa, increasing transit times and costs.
CNA Latest News | Jul 21, 2026, 7:10 PMworld
The US and Iran expanded their conflict by attacking critical infrastructure, raising fears of further escalation and potential return to all-out war.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 17, 2026, 8:55 PM
world
Following President Donald Trump's declaration that the ceasefire with Iran was over, the US and Iran engaged in a second day of military strikes, escalating conflict in the Gulf with attacks reported in Kuwait, Bahrain, and southern Iran.
France 24 English | Jul 9, 2026, 6:36 AM
world
The United States launched dozens of strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks on commercial ships, prompting Iran to claim counterattacks and accuse the US of violating international agreements.
Al Jazeera | Jul 8, 2026, 10:37 AM
politics
The U.S. military responded to recent assaults by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on commercial vessels in a key maritime passage, escalating tensions in the region.
CBS Politics | Jul 7, 2026, 10:12 PM
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CENTCOM reports U.S. strikes targeted Iranian military infrastructure in response to drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing Gulf tensions.
ABC Top Stories | Jun 27, 2026, 10:58 PMShowing 1-7 of 7 articles.