US forces launch new strikes on Iran; Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz

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US forces launch new strikes on Iran; Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz

NewsFeedUS forces have launched a third round of strikes on Iran in a week. Those strikes came after Iran’s IRGC declared the Strait of Hormuz closed. Mike Hanna has the details from Washington DC.

Published On 12 Jul 2026