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Jul 8, 2026 at 2:09 AM ET

US strikes on Iran target capabilities before further ops

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Officials say recent U.S. strikes on Iran aim to force open the Strait of Hormuz and target military capabilities.

WHO: Three U.S. officials

WHAT: Officials said recent U.S. strikes on Iran were intended to force open the Strait of Hormuz and target Iranian military capabilities.

WHEN: Jul 15, 2026 at 2:55 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: The strikes were aimed at forcing open the Strait of Hormuz and destroying Iranian military capabilities needed for more complex operations.

How this story developed (showing 50 of 53 earlier reports)

Iran summons Ukraine diplomats over Caspian Sea attack · Jul 26, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET
Trump says Iran will pay; conditions to end strikes unclear · Jul 24, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
US and Iran trade strikes after Trump vows punishment · Jul 24, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET
Trump vows retaliation against Iran after Red Sea attack · Jul 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Trump warns Iran hasn’t received enough pain · Jul 24, 2026 at 5:09 AM ET
Trump warns of major military punishment after Red Sea attacks · Jul 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
US and Iran trade attacks; Trump says Iran will pay · Jul 24, 2026 at 4:10 AM ET
Trump says Iran’s frozen funds will pay ship damage · Jul 24, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
Trump threatens major military punishment for Houthi attacks · Jul 23, 2026 at 10:08 PM ET
Trump vows to punish Iran for Houthi Red Sea attacks · Jul 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Trump threatens major attack on Iran over Houthis · Jul 23, 2026 at 8:10 PM ET
Trump: Iranian frozen funds to pay ship damage · Jul 23, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran after Houthi attacks · Jul 23, 2026 at 1:06 PM ET
Iran blocks tankers from Strait of Hormuz · Jul 23, 2026 at 8:10 AM ET
Houthis strike tankers as US bombing continues · Jul 23, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
Trump warns to destroy Iranian infrastructure over Hormuz attacks · Jul 22, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Trump threatens to target Iran bridges and power plants · Jul 22, 2026 at 12:51 PM ET
Trump threatens to attack Iranian bridge or power plant · Jul 22, 2026 at 10:07 AM ET
Trump threatens to destroy targets over Hormuz attacks · Jul 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
U.S. and Iran dispute control of Strait of Hormuz · Jul 21, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET
U.S. strikes prompt Iran attacks in Jordan and Bahrain · Jul 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
US strikes more Iranian targets after Trump vow · Jul 21, 2026 at 2:12 AM ET
Ships shun Strait of Hormuz as traffic slumps · Jul 20, 2026 at 11:02 PM ET
Iran’s currency tumbles as US blockades ports · Jul 20, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
Kuwait Airways suspends flights after missile and drone attacks · Jul 18, 2026 at 4:09 AM ET
US marines board tanker in Strait of Hormuz · Jul 17, 2026 at 1:07 AM ET
UN maritime chief warns Iran war raises seafarer risk · Jul 16, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Trump highlights limits of US power in Hormuz · Jul 16, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
Iran threatens to block more seaways amid US strikes · Jul 16, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET
US strikes oil tanker with missiles enforcing Iran blockade · Jul 16, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Iran calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line' against US threats · Jul 16, 2026 at 4:10 AM ET
Trump threatens US strikes on Iran energy and bridges · Jul 15, 2026 at 10:04 PM ET
U.S. blocks Iranian port traffic after cease-fire collapse · Jul 15, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
US hits tanker heading for Kharg Island amid Iran blockade · Jul 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
New U.S. blockade on Iranian ports draws fresh attacks · Jul 15, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET
Trump reimposes naval blockade on Iranian ports · Jul 15, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET
U.S. reimposes naval blockade and intensifies Iran strikes · Jul 15, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
US resumes Hormuz blockade as Trump threatens strikes · Jul 15, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Iran threatens to block oil routes in Strait of Hormuz · Jul 15, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET
US begins blockade of ships entering or exiting Iran ports · Jul 15, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
Trump reimposes Iran port blockade and threatens strikes · Jul 14, 2026 at 10:06 PM ET
Trump restarts Iran blockade at Strait of Hormuz · Jul 14, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET
U.S. strikes Iran targets before Hormuz blockade restarts · Jul 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
US naval blockade of Iran comes into effect · Jul 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Trump says US is attacking Iran capabilities near Hormuz · Jul 13, 2026 at 8:09 PM ET
Trump says U.S. will reinstate naval blockade · Jul 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Trump says US will reinstate naval blockade on Iran ports · Jul 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Strait of Hormuz closed indefinitely after US-Iran strikes · Jul 12, 2026 at 4:07 AM ET
Trump says he left instructions if assassinated · Jul 10, 2026 at 2:08 PM ET
Shipping grinds to a halt in Strait of Hormuz · Jul 10, 2026 at 6:08 AM ET

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