The strikes are aimed to "continue degrading" Tehran's ability to attack commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the US said.
A cargo ship anchors near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan on Jul 12, 2026. (Image: AFPTV/AFP)
13 Jul 2026 06:06AM
(Updated: 13 Jul 2026 06:10AM)
WASHINGTON: The US military announced a fresh wave of strikes against Iran on Sunday (Jul 12), saying it aimed to "continue degrading" Tehran's ability to attack commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.The latest salvo began at 9pm GMT on Sunday (5am, Monday, Singapore time), US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on X, adding that President Donald Trump "has directed the strikes to hold Iranian forces accountable".
