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US hits Iranian sites, strait traffic drops to three ships

7/22/2026

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U.S. and Iranian forces have bombed daily to control the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Central Command said it struck Iranian command centers, maritime assets, missile and drone launch sites, and air-defense systems.
Iranian state media reported explosions in six provinces and the Revolutionary Guard said attacks forced tanker crews to abandon vessels.
Lloyd’s List Intelligence recorded only three ships transiting the strait on Sunday.

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U.S. and Iranian forces have bombed daily to control the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Central Command said it struck Iranian command centers, maritime assets, missile and drone launch sites, and air-defense systems.
Iranian state media reported explosions in six provinces and the Revolutionary Guard said attacks forced tanker crews to abandon vessels.
Lloyd’s List Intelligence recorded only three ships transiting the strait on Sunday.