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US and Iran Exchange New Attacks Including Missile Strikes and Explosions in Gulf Region
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First reported by Walla · Jul 12, 2026
What happened
The US and Iran have launched new reciprocal attacks, including Iranian missile strikes on US bases in Kuwait and explosions in Iran likely caused by US strikes, escalating Gulf tensions.
- 01Iran fired ballistic missiles at US bases in Kuwait, destroying an ATACMS launcher.
- 02Explosions occurred on Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas, likely from US strikes.
- 03Iran opened fire on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz without permission.
- 04More than ten explosions were reported by residents on Qeshm Island.
- 05It is unclear if explosions in Iran were US attacks or Gulf states' retaliations.
- 06The exchanges are expected to continue into the night, escalating hostilities.
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