Event Brief
U.S. Central Command launches new strikes against Iran
Filed: Jul 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Summary: U.S. Central Command launched a new wave of strikes against Iran after Iran attacked a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: U.S. Central Command
WHAT: Launched a new wave of strikes against Iran
WHEN: Jul 12, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: Iran attacked a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz in defiance of U.S. demands to keep the waterway open.
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