US launches more Iran strikes, hits oil tanker trying to break Hormuz blockade

AF Agence France-PresseSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-15 · 22:32 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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The United States conducted new strikes against Iran on Wednesday, targeting Iranian military capabilities used to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command stated the strikes began at 1900 GMT. President Donald Trump warned that attacks could expand if Iran does not return to negotiations. Additionally, the US military reported that an aircraft fired on and disabled an empty oil tanker attempting to bypass a naval blockade of Iran's ports. These actions aim to reduce Iran's capacity to disrupt maritime transit in the crucial waterway.

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US President Donald Trump warned he could widen attacks unless Iran returned to talks.

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The US military fired on and disabled an empty oil tanker attempting to break a naval blockade.

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The strikes targeted Iranian military capabilities used to threaten vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

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The United States launched new strikes against Iran on Wednesday.

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The United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday to curb its ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as US President Donald Trump warned he could widen attacks unless the Islamic Republic returned to talks.US Central Command said the strikes began at 1900 GMT and targeted Iranian military capabilities used to threaten vessels freely transiting the vital waterway.The US military also said one of its aircraft fired on and disabled an empty oil tanker that was trying to break the naval blockade of Iran’s ports.

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