Live updates, Iran war live: US bombs Sirik, Qeshm, Bandar Abbas over Hormuz attacksAir raids come after US revokes a waiver that allowed Iran to sell oil, citing the attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.Video Duration 00 minutes 51 seconds 00:51Trump criticises NATO allies over Iran conflict supportPublished On 8 Jul 2026 The US launches “powerful strikes” against Iran after attacks on three ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, including Qatari and Saudi Arabian tankers. Iranian media say explosions have been heard in the Iranian port city of Sirik, in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island.
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Iran war live: US bombs Sirik, Qeshm, Bandar Abbas over Hormuz attacks
The United States has launched "powerful strikes" against Iran, targeting Sirik, Bandar Abbas, and Qeshm Island. These air raids occurred after the US revoked waivers that had allowed Iran to sell oil.
Enes Abuomer,Zaid SabahAl JazeeraFiled 2026-07-08 · 00:00 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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The United States has launched "powerful strikes" against Iran, targeting Sirik, Bandar Abbas, and Qeshm Island. These air raids occurred after the US revoked waivers that had allowed Iran to sell oil. The article states that the US cited attacks on three ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, including Qatari and Saudi Arabian tankers, as the reason for these actions. Explosions were reported in the Iranian port city of Sirik and on Qeshm Island. The article also notes that President Trump has criticized NATO allies regarding their support for Iran in this conflict.
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Trump criticises NATO allies over Iran conflict support.
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US revokes a waiver that allowed Iran to sell oil, citing attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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US bombs Sirik, Qeshm, Bandar Abbas over Hormuz attacks.
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Explosions have been heard in the Iranian port city of Sirik, in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island.
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