World · 21 July 2026

US strikes Iran for 10th night as Iran hits tanker

The US military has completed its 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, aiming to degrade its ability to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's president said the country is in a "full-scale war" and claimed its forces struck two oil tankers in the strait. US President Donald Trump had vowed to punish Iran for the deaths of US soldiers.

By BriefTea Editorial · 21 July 2026 at 11:00

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