The US strikes were in response to Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

reported by one outlet so far · Asserted cause · first recorded Jul 8, 9:30 PM

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BBCCenter · Jul 8, 9:00 PM

The US strikes were in response to attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz

Details: three oil tankers; Strait of Hormuz