US-Iran military escalation and Strait of Hormuz closure
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US Military, IRGC
Strait of Hormuz, Bahrain, Kuwait
June 10, 2026
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US-Iran tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command destroyed eight Iranian tankers following missile attacks on US Navy vessels. No US ships have been confirmed hit, but the Pentagon reports the use of ballistic missiles. The US is pursuing a policy of deterrence by punishment, while Iran continues to challenge US naval presence.
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