US launches more strikes on Iran as standoff over Strait of Hormuz escalates
This frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage on July 12 shows cargo ships anchoring near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan. AFP-YonhapDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United States launched several waves of strikes on Iran on Sunday over an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing earlier in the weekend. Iran responded with attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman — the nation on the other side of the strait that Tehran has pressed to collaborate in managing shipping traffic.The U.S. military said it was seeking “to degrade" Iran's "ability to attack commercial ships freely transiting" the strait.
- ▪This frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage on July 12 shows cargo ships anchoring near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan.
- ▪AFP-YonhapDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United States launched several waves of strikes on Iran on Sunday over an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing earlier in th
- ▪Iran responded with attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman — the nation on the other side of the strait that Tehran has pressed to collaborate in managing shipping traffic.The U.S. military said it was seeking “to degrade" Iran'
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ Oil prices jump 4% as US-Iran tensions close Strait of Hormuz — Crypto Briefing
- ▪ Oil prices jump as US and Iran trade attacks over Strait of Hormuz — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ US launches more strikes on Iran as renewed standoff over Strait of Hormuz intensifies — Euronews
- ▪ The US launches more strikes on Iran as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates - AP News — Google News
- ▪ US launches more strikes on Iran, escalating clashes over Strait of Hormuz — The Sydney Morning Herald
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This frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage on July 12 shows cargo ships anchoring near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan. AFP-YonhapDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United States launched several waves of strikes on Iran on Sunday over an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing earlier in the weekend. Iran responded with attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman — the nation on the other side of the strait that Tehran has pressed to collaborate in managing shipping traffic.The U.S. military said it was seeking “to degrade" Iran's "ability to attack commercial ships freely transiting" the strait.
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