US launches new airstrikes after Iran attacks commercial tanker in the Strait of Hormuz

12 July, 2026, 05:05 pm

Last modified: 12 July, 2026, 05:09 pm

US launches new airstrikes after Iran attacks commercial tanker in the Strait of Hormuz

12 July, 2026, 05:05 pm

Last modified: 12 July, 2026, 05:09 pm

Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz following an attack by the IRGC on the Cyprus-flagged MV GFS Galaxy, triggering a fresh wave of US military strikes and escalating tensions across the Middle East. In this video, we break down the latest developments, including the US response, Iran's regional retaliation, statements from US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, and President Donald Trump, and what these events could mean for the ongoing crisis.

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