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US Bombs Iran After Hormuz Tanker Attacks — Tehran Threatens to Hit Back
BBC News·Wednesday, 8 July 2026
The US launched military strikes on Iran after Iranian attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, with US Central Command calling them 'powerful' strikes meant to 'impose heavy costs.' Iran's Foreign Ministry accused the US of violating a memorandum of understanding between the two sides and threatened 'decisive measures' in response. The attacks on the tankers came as Iran was holding funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Khamenei.
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