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United States launches new Iran strikes and reimposes naval blockade

Flight operations aboard the USS George H.W. Bush, at an unknown location, released July 14, 2026, in this still image taken from a handout video.
Flight operations aboard the USS George H.W. Bush, at an unknown location, released July 14, 2026, in this still image taken from a handout video. via REUTERS - U.S. Central Command

The United States carried out strikes against Iran for a fourth day running on Tuesday and reimposed a naval blockade to prevent ships from sailing to or from the country's ports.

While United States President Donald Trump backtracked on his threat to heavily tax ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, he warned he would expand US strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges if Tehran does not agree to a deal.

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