World West Asia war LIVE: U.S. launches strikes on Iran after attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz July 12, 2026 gopalkumarthakur@gmail.com U.S. Central Command said a short time later that its forces began a third round of strikes against Iran. There were explosions in Bandar Abbas and Sirik, two towns along the shores of the strait, Iran state media reported. Related posts: Three police officers shot dead, two wounded in Pennsylvania; suspect killed Moroccan fans cry foul amid empty seats at sold-out stadiums in Africa Cup Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran military says downed second U.S. jet in Gulf Bolivia’s President declares emergency over blockade crisis, paving way to deploy military
