Military · Monday, 20 July 2026
U.S. strikes Iran for ninth day as tanker explosions reported in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. forces continued strikes against Iranian military targets for the ninth consecutive day amid reports of two oil tankers exploding in the Strait of Hormuz.
TL;DR
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have targeted U.S. assets in Jordan, Kuwait, and Syria, while the U.S. Central Command stated its strikes aim to degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping. The escalating conflict is disrupting energy supplies and creating significant risks for regional civil aviation and maritime security.
Reuters20 Jul, 02:49 BST
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