US Launches New Strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate

1 sourceUpdated Jul 13, 2026

President Donald Trump ordered a new round of U.S. military strikes against Iran on Sunday, with U.S. Central Command saying the operation was intended to further weaken Tehran's ability to threaten commercial shipping…

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