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U.S. strikes Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz for 2nd straight day

Jul 8, 2026Center Left

The U.S. military struck Iranian military targets in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, a U.S. official said.Why it matters: This is the second day in a row that the U.S. is attacking Iranian targets in what U.S. officials say is an effort to get Tehran to stop striking commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.The latest: President Trump said on Truth…

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