US strikes Iran after attack on civilian ship in Strait of Hormuz

The United States military launched new strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz area on July 12, 2026, in response to an attack on a civilian container ship. Iran retaliated by closing the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipments. The US Central Command confirmed the strikes, which followed earlier exchanges of fire between the two countries. The escalation began after a civilian vessel was hit, prompting the US to take military action.