Event Brief
U.S. and Iran exchange fire as Strait of Hormuz closes
Filed: Jul 13, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
Summary: U.S. and Iran exchanged fire over the weekend after Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: United States and Iran
WHAT: The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire over the weekend.
WHEN: Jul 13, 2026 at 8:02 AM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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