### [2026-07-12](/feed/2026/07/12/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# The United States launches new strikes against Iran in response. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/iran-declares-strait-hormuz-closed-unauthorised-vessel-hit-2026-07-11/)

### Changes:

1. The United States launched new strikes against Iran in response.  _2026-07-12 05:50:30 (First version)_
1. The United States launches new strikes against Iran in response.  _(Current version)_

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