U.S. military strikes Iranian targets following attack in Strait of Hormuz
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U.S. Central Command, Iran
Strait of Hormuz, Iran, Persian Gulf region
July 2026
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The U.S. military conducted strikes on approximately 140 targets in Iran. The action was in response to an Iranian attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reportedly retaliated with attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE.
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