Iran war: US launches second wave of strikes in 24 hours

Deutsche Welle Wednesday 08 July 2026, 20:52 UTC 1 min read

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Iran war: US launches second wave of strikes in 24 hours July 8, 2026What you need to know - US forces launch second wave of strikes against Iran - Aim is to 'further degrade [Iran's] ability to threaten freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz' Welcome to DW's coverage of the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. Catch up on previous developments here. Welcome to our coverage Hello and welcome to DW's coverage of the latest developments in the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States. For the second time in 24 hours, US forces have launched strikes on targets inside Iran. US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced "additional strikes against Iran to further degrade their ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz." It said Washington is "holding Iran accountable for recent unjustified aggression against commercial shipping." The continued strikes come after US President Donald Trump declared on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara that a ceasefire agreed with Tehran was over. Stay with us as we provide updates throughout the night.

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