US launches strikes as Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed

RTE Sunday 12th July 2026, 12:24AM 1 min read 2 hours ago

The US military has said it launched a new round of strikes against Iran this morning after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces struck a ‌container ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

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