US launches more strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: July 13, 2026Country: Iran

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US launches more strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens

The US has launched a new wave of strikes against Iran targeting its ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump declared the waterway open while Iran insists it is closed, leading to a further escalation of attacks. Heidi Zhou Castro reports from Washington DC.

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