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US Hits Iran’s Tunb Island; Iran Strikes Gulf Facilities

7/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. Command struck Iran’s Tunb Island at 6 a.m. ET (1100 GMT) on July 15.
A seven-hour wave ended at 10 p.m. EDT (02:00 GMT), hitting coastal sites.
IRGC said it hit U.S. facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan in retaliation.
Iran reported 260 wounded, at least 30 civilian deaths and seven soldier deaths at Bampur.
U.S. reinstated a naval blockade at 20:00 GMT on Tuesday, with Brent crude at $86.19 a barrel by 00:29 GMT.

History

Historical Context

On 18 April 1988, the United States launched Operation Praying Mantis, striking Iranian oil platforms and sinking the frigate Sahand in retaliation for Iranian mining during the Iran–Iraq War. The attack used two surface groups of warships and helped push Iran toward a cease-fire later that summer. The July 15 strikes on Tunb Island and IRGC attacks on U.S. sites echo that 1988 flashpoint, reviving Gulf oil-security concerns.

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Story summary

U.S. Command struck Iran’s Tunb Island at 6 a.m. ET (1100 GMT) on July 15.
A seven-hour wave ended at 10 p.m. EDT (02:00 GMT), hitting coastal sites.
IRGC said it hit U.S. facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan in retaliation.
Iran reported 260 wounded, at least 30 civilian deaths and seven soldier deaths at Bampur.
U.S. reinstated a naval blockade at 20:00 GMT on Tuesday, with Brent crude at $86.19 a barrel by 00:29 GMT.

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