The U.S. military conducted a third round of strikes against Iran on July 12, 2026, as reported by U.S. Central Command (Centcom). This action follows an Iranian attack on the Cyprus-flagged container ship GFS in the Strait of Hormuz. In response to the incident, Iran announced the closure of the Strait, a vital route for oil trading.
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US military conducts third round of strikes against Iran following Strait of Hormuz incident
On July 12, 2026, the U.S. military launched a third round of strikes against Iran after an attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran subsequently declared the closure of this key oil trading passage.
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US launches third round of strikes after Iran announces strait closure
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US military conducts third round of strikes against Iran following Strait of Hormuz incident