12 July 2026
US military carried out more attacks in Iran
The US military said it was carrying out strikes in Iran tonight.
According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), the strikes are meant to “disarm” Iran’s ability to attack commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
CENTCOM said on its official X account that the attacks were directed by US President Donald Trump.
Iranian media reported that explosions were heard in several places in the southwest of Iran, including the major city of Bandar Abbas and the Bushehr region.
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Iran’s military said the US has launched another round of strikes against Iran as the situation around the Strait of Hormuz intensifies.
For its part, Iran blamed Washington for violating the agreement between the two countries.
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