US strikes Iran after attack on commercial ship in Strait of Hormuz

Published June 26, 2026 4:49pm ET | Updated June 26, 2026 8:55pm ET



The U.S. military struck Iran on Friday after Tehran attacked a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. Central Command announced the strike, calling it a “powerful response to yesterday’s attack.” The renewed fighting came after the United States and Iran agreed to engage in peace talks last week.

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