The U.S. military initiated a series of strikes against Iran on Monday, July 13, 2026, shortly after President Trump announced the reinstatement of a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes began at 4:45 p.m. EDT and represent the third consecutive day of U.S. military actions targeting Iran.
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US military conducts strikes on Iran following naval blockade announcement
On July 13, 2026, the U.S. military launched strikes against Iran following President Trump's announcement of a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes commenced at 4:45 p.m. EDT and are part of ongoing military actions over three consecutive days.
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