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US Military Strikes Iranian Revolutionary Guards Targets in Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions

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First reported by Now 14 · Jul 12, 2026

What happened

The US military conducted airstrikes against Iranian Revolutionary Guards targets near the Strait of Hormuz following a week of escalating tensions. Explosions were reported near Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island, with Iran yet to confirm details. The strikes aim to counter Iranian threats to maritime freedom in this critical shipping route.

01US military launched new strikes on Iranian Revolutionary Guards near Strait of Hormuz Sunday evening.
02Targets included missile systems, air defenses, and speedboats used by Iranian forces.
03Explosions reported near Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island, with air defenses activated locally.
04Iran has not officially confirmed details or casualties from the strikes.
05This follows a week of US attacks on about 140 Iranian military sites across the country.
06Escalation began after Iran allegedly attacked a civilian cargo ship in the strategic strait.

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