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[Breaking] U.S. military says it has launched heavy airstrikes targeting Iran in response to attacks on merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz

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2026-07-08 06:29:54
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2026-07-08 06:29:54
[Bandar Abbas=Associated Press (AP)/Newsis] Tankers are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on July 2 local time. 2026.07.08. /Photo=Newsis

[Financial News] The U.S. military said on the 7th local time that it had launched heavy airstrikes against Iran.
In a post on X that day, United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said, "We have launched a series of heavy airstrikes to make Iran pay a heavy price for attacking merchant vessels carrying innocent civilians in international waters." It added, "Iran's attacks are not only dangerous, but also a clear violation of the ceasefire."
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