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US conducts new strikes on Iranian targets amid Strait of Hormuz tension

Euronews reports that United States forces have launched fresh strikes across southern and western Iran, as tensions escalate near the critical Strait of Hormuz shipping lane.

By 13 Jul 2026 · 03:30 CET Updated 13 Jul 2026 · 03:30 CET

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According to Euronews, Iranian state media reported that US strikes have targeted multiple areas, including Bandar Abbas, Qeshm island, and the Khuzestan province, which borders Iraq. These actions take place amidst an intensifying standoff regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

In conjunction with these events, missile alert sirens were activated in Bahrain at dawn on Monday. Bahrain serves as the operational base for the United States Navy’s 5th Fleet.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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