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On July 12, 2026, the U.S. military launched strikes against Iranian targets in response to an IRGC missile attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated with drone and missile strikes on neighboring countries, while the IRGC declared the strait closed until further notice, complicating ongoing diplomatic negotiations.
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On July 12, 2026, the U.S. military launched strikes against Iranian targets in response to an IRGC missile attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated with drone and missile strikes on neighboring countries, while the IRGC declared the strait closed until further notice, complicating ongoing diplomatic negotiations.
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