U.S. Begins ‘Powerful’ Strikes Against Iran Over Strait Of Hormuz Ship Attacks Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more.Jul 07, 2026, 06:07pm EDTToplineThe U.S. launched its latest strikes against Iran on Tuesday, according to U.S. Central Command, which said the military operations were made in response to Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz—a major oil shipping route that remains a sizable point of contention in U.S.-Iran peace efforts.An F/A-18E Super Hornet prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of Operation Epic Fury on March 1, 2026.Photo by U.S. Navy via Getty ImagesKey FactsU.S. Central Command said its forces started launching “a series of powerful strikes against Iran to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent civilians,” according to a statement.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.LOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video
U.S. Launches New Strikes Against Iran—Here’s Why
Control over the Strait of Hormuz has remained a major point of contention between the U.S. and Iran even after the two countries signed a temporary peace deal last month.
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