US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz

Source: Sri Lanka Mirror

Category: Politics

Region: General

Published: July 08, 2026 at 04:08

📝 Summary

The US has launched “powerful” strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (Centcom) said on Tuesday it had hit over 80 targets, including more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) small boats in the strait. Iran’s deputy foreign minister called the US […]

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