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The Latest: US says it's carrying out more strikes after Iran’s attacks in Strait of Hormuz
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· July 8, 2026
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Key points Further details on the situation are available from KPRC 2 / Click2Houston, including statements from President Donald Trump regarding potential future actions against Iran. The US military had previously hit various military sites and port facilities in response to Iran's targeting of merchant vessels.
Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated, with the US carrying out strikes on Iran. This action follows recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The US military had previously hit various military sites and port facilities in response to Iran's targeting of merchant vessels.
The latest strikes occurred late Wednesday, with Iranian state media reporting explosions in the port city of Bandar Abbas and another southern coastal city.
Further details on the situation are available from KPRC 2 / Click2Houston, including statements from President Donald Trump regarding potential future actions against Iran.
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Category: safety Published: July 8, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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