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US Says it Launched Strikes Against Iran After Attack on Cyprus-Flagged Container Ship

Business & Policy
July 12, 2026

The U.S. military said on Saturday it launched a new round of strikes against Iran after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces attacked a Cyprus-flagged container ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

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“A civilian crew member is missing and the vessel is unable to continue the journey due to an onboard fire and significant engineroom damage,” the U.S. Central Command said in a statement on X.

The U.S. Central Command said the strikes were carried out at the direction of President Donald Trump.29dk2902l