US launches strikes against Iran following tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz
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US Military, Iran
Strait of Hormuz
July 7, 2026
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The US military launched strikes against Iran after three tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks on the tankers are the most significant in a single day since late April. Peace negotiations between the US and Iran remain on hold following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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