The Middle East faces heightened instability as US strikes hit 140 Iranian targets, prompting Tehran's missile retaliation against Gulf nations after closing the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has fired missiles at four Gulf nations
Jul 12, 2026
02:03 pm
What's the storyThe United States has launched a fresh wave of airstrikes against Iran, targeting 140 military sites.
The move comes after Tehran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz "until further notice."
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