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War & Conflict1h 37m ago

The United States launched a fresh wave of military strikes against Iran on Wednesday, triggering explosions across multiple locations in the country's south.

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Sirik, Minab, Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, Gorgan, Iran; Strait of Hormuz

Who
US Central Command, President Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Ebrahim Azizi, Iranian Revolutionary Guards Navy
What
The United States launched a fresh wave of military strikes against Iran on Wednesday, triggering explosions across multiple locations in the country's south.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:06:37 GMT · 1h 37m ago
Where
Sirik, Minab, Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, Gorgan, Iran; Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
The strikes are in response to Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression, according to US Central Command.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping lane, by Iran in response to US airstrikes significantly escalates the conflict, impacting global energy markets and maritime trade. Iran has warned that the "war won't be limited to the region."

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8 events in this thread
  1. War & Conflict23m ago
    Iran claimed it struck 18 US military targets in two waves of operations, including the Sheikh Isa Air Base, while the US Central Command stated it conducted self-defense precision strikes targeting Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communication systems, and air defense sites.
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  2. War & Conflict1h 23m ago
    The US and Iran continue to exchange strikes amid recent escalation in the conflict in the Middle East.
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  3. Currently Reading1h 37m ago
    The United States launched a fresh wave of military strikes against Iran on Wednesday, triggering explosions across multiple locations in the country's south.
  4. War & Conflict1h 38m ago
    Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all vessels and struck American military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait for the second consecutive day.
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  5. War & Conflict1h 42m ago
    Oil prices surged again in early Asian trade on Thursday after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed following a fresh round of U.S. strikes on the country.
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  6. War & Conflict2h 3m ago
    U.S. forces launched targeted strikes in Iran in response to perceived aggression, and the Iranian military responded with counter-attacks on U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
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  7. War & Conflict2h 30m ago
    Oil prices climbed more than $2 a barrel on Thursday after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed following new U.S. strikes against Iran.
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  8. War & Conflict2h 57m ago
    Iran's Mehr news agency reported that the country's top joint military command had ordered the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all maritime traffic.
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