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US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz

US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
BBC World Tuesday 07 July 2026, 21:56 UTC 1 min read
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The US Central Command says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs" on Iran.

The US Central Command says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs" on Iran.
US (LOCATION) Iran (LOCATION) Strait of Hormuz (LOCATION) The US Central Command (ORG)
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