US hits 6 Iranian coastal sites in third night of strikes
Why it matters: The renewed attacks deepen the Hormuz crisis after Iran moved to close the waterway, jolting oil markets and shipping.
The U.S. military carried out another wave of strikes across Iran, hitting coastal defense, missile, drone and maritime targets in what Central Command described as a five-hour mission. Reuters reported strikes at Bushehr, Chah Bahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa and Bandar Abbas, while other reports said Qeshm island and Sirik were also hit and showed a fire burning in Bandar Abbas. The operation marked a third straight night of U.S. attacks after tanker incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s move to close the waterway. President Donald Trump has also moved to restore a blockade of Iranian shipping, though he backed away from a proposed 20% transit fee for vessels using the strait.
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Earlier in this story
- Jul 18Iran strikes U.S. bases in Jordan and Bahrain
- Jul 18US, Iran Exchange Fire in Strait of Hormuz; China Urges Reopening
- Jul 16Iranian missiles strike 2 UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz; 1 crewman dies
- Jul 16US strikes hit Bandar Abbas and Hormuz island sites in Iran
- Jul 16US launches fresh wave of strikes on Iran, blasts hit south
- Jul 15Iran attacks U.S. bases in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait
- Jul 15US widens Iran strikes as Hormuz blockade returns, oil jumps 4%
- Jul 15Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as US strikes new target in Iran
- Jul 15PBNU urges end to U.S.-Iran conflict as Hormuz heats up
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- Jul 14Iranian missiles hit 2 UAE tankers in Hormuz, killing 1 sailor