SECURITYJul 12 · 23:48 UTCSCMP CHINAAgencies

US military says it has launched more strikes against Iran

The US military launched additional strikes against Iran to degrade its ability to attack commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes followed previous US attacks in response to an Iranian strike on a container ship and Iran's subsequent attacks on Gulf Arab states, escalating regional violence.

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