WorldUS launches more strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens

The United States has carried out a new wave of strikes against Iran as the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz intensifies. The operations targeted Tehran’s ability to threaten shipping moving through the strategic waterway. The action places maritime security at the centre of the direct US-Iran confrontation. It also signals that military pressure is continuing rather than easing as tensions around the strait deepen.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-07-13 00:22Original