U.S. forces conducted strikes against Iran on July 7, 2026, after Iran targeted three commercial shipping vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Central Command stated that the strikes were a response to Iranian aggression, which they described as unwarranted and a violation of a ceasefire agreement. The U.S. Treasury Department also revoked temporary sanctions waivers that allowed Iran to export oil, ending a 60-day general license issued on June 21. The attacks on commercial vessels included a Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker and a Saudi crude oil tanker. The situation follows a memorandum of understanding signed last month aimed at negotiating a lasting agreement between the U.S. and Iran, which includes discussions on Iran's nuclear program.
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US Conducts Strikes Against Iran Following Attacks on Commercial Vessels
On July 7, 2026, U.S. forces struck Iran in response to attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Central Command cited Iranian aggression as a violation of a ceasefire, while the Treasury Department revoked sanctions waivers allowing Iranian oil exports.
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