US launches attacks on Iran near Strait of Hormuz
- Posted on July 8, 2026
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US launches attacks on Iran near Strait of Hormuz
The US has launched more strikes against Iran “to further degrade their ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz,” US Central Command said Wednesday. Iranian state media reported explosions in several cities, including Bushehr, Bandar Abbas and Sirik. CNN’s Fred Pleitgen reports. CNN operates in Iran only with the permission of the government but maintains full editorial control of its reports.
