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Day 135: IRGC Declares Strait of Hormuz 'Closed' Over 'US Interference'; US Launches Second Consecutive Night of Strikes

July 12, 2026 | Iran Conflict

IRGC declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, citing 'US interference.' The US launched a second consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets near the strait.

Media

IRGC declares Strait of Hormuz closed over 'US interference' — Al Jazeera

Sources

T2 Al Jazeera Major middle_eastern
T2 CNN Major western

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