Event Brief
U.S. strikes Iran targets before Hormuz blockade restarts
Filed: Jul 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: U.S. forces carried out strikes on Iranian targets as the U.S. resumed a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)
WHAT: U.S. forces launched strikes aimed at degrading Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial shipping, ahead of restarting a naval blockade of Iranian ports in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
WHEN: Jul 14, 2026 at 5:27 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman
WHY: The U.S. said the ceasefire was over after multiple flare-ups of hostilities and each side accused the other of violating the deal.
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