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U.S. launches attacks over ship hit in Strait of Hormuz; Iran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states

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A pro-government demonstrator waves an Iranian flag in a gathering commemorating the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at a square in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (The outburst of fighting raised new questions about efforts to reach a permanent end to a war that began on F…

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  1. Iran ramps up Strait of Hormuz threats amid renewed U.S. tensions

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    U.S. launches attacks over ship hit in Strait of Hormuz; Iran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states

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  1. The Jewish Voice

    Iran Vows Hormuz Closure, More Attacks After US Strikes (opens The Jewish Voice)

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    Iran warned Wednesday that it will close the Strait of Hormuz and fight to maintain control of the strategic waterway if the United States launches additional attacks, as Tehran and Washington exchanged fresh military strikes that further unraveled a fragile ceasefire.

  2. CBS News

    Iran ramps up Strait of Hormuz threats amid renewed U.S. tensions (opens CBS News)

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    Iran renewed its threats to close the Strait of Hormuz as tensions re-escalated following President Trump's announcement that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire ended. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.

  3. Townhall

  4. Revolver News

  5. Al-Monitor

    Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed as 'unauthorised' vessel hit (opens Al-Monitor)

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    By Parisa Hafezi and Steve Holland DUBAI/WASHINGTON, July 12 (Reuters) - Iran on Sunday said it closed the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel traveled on an unapproved route and was struck, warning that any retaliation over the incident would be met with a "severe response.

  6. Al-Monitor

    US strikes Iran, Tehran hits Gulf states, says Strait of Hormuz closed (opens Al-Monitor)

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    By Steve Holland, Parisa Hafezi, Phil Stewart and Yomna Ehab WASHINGTON/DUBAI, July 12 (Reuters) - U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone strikes with Tehran targeting U.S. facilities in states across the Gulf on Sunday after saying it had again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz.

  7. Al-Monitor

    US strikes Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed, Gulf states hit (opens Al-Monitor)

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    By Steve Holland, Parisa Hafezi, Phil Stewart and Yomna Ehab WASHINGTON/DUBAI, July 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. military launched strikes on Iran after it struck a container ship on Sunday, while Tehran said it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz and some Gulf states came under attack.

  8. Al-Monitor

    Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after US strikes, says Strait of Hormuz closed (opens Al-Monitor)

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    By Steve Holland, Parisa Hafezi, Phil Stewart and Yomna Ehab WASHINGTON/DUBAI, July 12 (Reuters) - U.S. and Iranian forces have exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults, with Tehran targeting U.S. facilities in states across the Gulf on Sunday and saying it had again closed the vital Strait of Hor…

  9. Washington Examiner

    Iran hits cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz as CENTCOM announces new strikes (opens Washington Examiner)

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    An Iranian missile has struck a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran’s military to declare the waterway closed and U.S. Central Command to announce new strikes on the country. The attack, which occurred early Sunday local time, comes after the collapse of a fragile ceasefire…

  10. Time

    What Is the Status of the Strait of Hormuz? (opens Time)

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    Iran said that it was once again closing the Strait of Hormuz on July 11, but United States authorities report that it remains open. Which is correct?

  11. The Guardian

    US and Iran exchange strikes as Tehran again says strait of Hormuz is closed (opens The Guardian)

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    Tehran says vessel using unapproved route in strait was struck, drawing strikes from US forces to ‘degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners’ Iran’s ⁠Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Sunday it had closed the strait of Hormuz after a vessel travelled on an unapproved route and was s…

  12. Phl17

    US military says it's striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz (opens Phl17)

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    “The United States is imposing a heavy cost by continuing to degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the strait,” the military said.

  13. News Nation Now

    US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz (opens News Nation Now)

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    Iran said that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed “until further notice."

  14. NPR

    US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states (opens NPR)

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    The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran apparently responded with strikes targeting Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

  15. NBC Boston

    U.S. launches attacks over ship hit in Strait of Hormuz; Iran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states (opens NBC Boston)

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    A pro-government demonstrator waves an Iranian flag in a gathering commemorating the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at a square in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (The outburst of fighting raised new questions about efforts to reach a permanent end to a war that began on F…

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