Event Brief
U.S. carries out second night of strikes on Iran
Filed: Jul 12, 2026 at 8:10 PM ET
Summary: U.S. forces launched more strikes against Iranian targets for a second consecutive night.
WHO: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)
WHAT: U.S. forces began launching more airstrikes against Iranian targets to degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
WHEN: Jul 12, 2026 at 7:07 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: The strikes were directed to hold Iranian forces accountable and to continue degrading their ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
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