U.S. strikes key Iranian port, escalating fight over the Strait of Hormuz

Middle East World Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:54:29 GMT High confidence — 76/100

struck bridges and a tower at a key Iranian port after Trump warned of attacks to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran continued retaliatory strikes.

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struck bridges and a tower at a key Iranian port after Trump warned of attacks to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran continued retaliatory strikes.

Sources: NPR