United States Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Iran After Strait of Hormuz Tanker Attacks

United States Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Iran After Strait of Hormuz Tanker Attacks

2026-07-07 global

Washington, Wednesday, 8 July 2026.
Following Iranian missile attacks on commercial tankers, the U.S. launched retaliatory airstrikes and revoked oil sanctions waivers, threatening to collapse a critical ceasefire agreement signed just three weeks ago.

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