US Strikes Iran Following Tensions Over Hormuz Shipping Attacks

WHO:

CNBC - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated, "Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay."

CNBC - Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, "Iran will not have the ability to close the Strait of Hormuz going forward."

CNBC - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Oman for talks with Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi.

CNBC - A senior Middle East diplomat stated that France and the U.K. are studying proposals drafted by Oman regarding navigational fees in the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Oman for talks with Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi.

CNBC - A U.S. official stated that its technical negotiations team was not involved in the discussions in Oman.

CNBC - The M/V GFS Galaxy is a container ship sailing under the flag of Cyprus.

CNBC - A civilian crew member is reported missing from the M/V GFS Galaxy following the Iranian attack.

CNBC - A U.S. official stated that its technical negotiations team was not involved in the discussions in Oman.

CNBC - David Goldwyn, who served as the U.S. State Department's special envoy for international energy affairs under President Obama, commented on the memorandum of understanding.

CNBC - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Oman for talks with Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC - A senior Middle East diplomat stated that France and the U.K. are studying proposals drafted by Oman regarding navigational fees in the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Oman for talks with Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi.

CNBC - A senior Middle East diplomat stated that France and the U.K. are studying proposals drafted by Oman regarding navigational fees in the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated, "Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay."

CNBC - Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, "Iran will not have the ability to close the Strait of Hormuz going forward."

CNBC - A civilian crew member is reported missing from the M/V GFS Galaxy following the Iranian attack.

CNBC - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Oman for talks with Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi.

CNBC - President Trump ordered airstrikes against Iran.

CNBC - U.S. Central Command (Centcom) reported on the situation.

CNBC - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth commented on Iran's actions.

DW.com - U.S. military's Central Command (CENTCOM) stated the strikes were completed.

CBS News - Iran's new supreme leader and President Trump exchanged threats.

WHAT:

CNBC - The U.S. military conducted airstrikes targeting "more than 300 targets" at the behest of President Trump this week.

DW.com - The U.S. military's Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that the latest round of airstrikes targeted approximately 140 Iranian military targets, including missile and drone sites, ammunition storage facilities, and coastal surveillance locations.

CNBC - The U.S. military has conducted airstrikes targeting "more than 300 targets" at the behest of President Trump this week.

DW.com - The U.S. military's Central Command (CENTCOM) stated the strikes were meant to hold "Iranian forces accountable for attacking another commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz."

CNBC - The U.S. military has conducted airstrikes targeting "more than 300 targets" at the behest of President Trump this week.

CNBC - The Revolutionary Guard stated it has closed Hormuz to all ship traffic "until further notice," according to PressTV.

CNBC - Iran is demanding that vessels use a northern route through its territorial waters.

CNBC - The U.S. military has conducted airstrikes targeting "more than 300 targets" at the behest of President Trump this week.

CNBC - The U.S. military has conducted three rounds of strikes this week, targeting "more than 300 targets" at the behest of President Trump.

CNBC - Iran has attacked ships using a southern route along Oman's coast protected by the U.S. military.

CNBC - The Revolutionary Guard stated it has closed Hormuz to all ship traffic "until further notice," according to PressTV.

DW.com - The U.S. military's Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that the strikes were meant to hold "Iranian forces accountable for attacking another commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz."

CNBC - The Revolutionary Guard stated it has closed Hormuz to all ship traffic "until further notice."

DW.com - The U.S. military's Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that the latest round of airstrikes targeted approximately 140 Iranian military targets.

CNBC - The Revolutionary Guard stated, "No vessel will be permitted to transit the strait."

DW.com - The U.S. military's Central Command (CENTCOM) stated the strikes were meant to hold "Iranian forces accountable for attacking another commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz."

DW.com - The U.S. military targeted approximately 140 Iranian military targets, including missile and drone sites, ammunition storage facilities, and coastal surveillance locations.

CNBC - The Revolutionary Guard stated it has closed Hormuz to all ship traffic "until further notice."

CNBC - The U.S. launched airstrikes against Iran after an attack on the M/V GFS Galaxy.

CNBC - The Iranian attack caused an onboard fire and significant damage to the vessel's engine room.

DW.com - The U.S. military targeted approximately 140 Iranian military sites in the latest round of strikes.

DW.com - The U.S. military has conducted three rounds of strikes this week, targeting more than 300 Iranian sites.

WHERE:

CNBC - The incident occurred in the Strait of Hormuz.

DW.com - The U.S. military strikes targeted locations in Iran.

WHEN:

CNBC - The airstrikes were ordered on a Saturday.

DW.com - The U.S. military completed the latest round of airstrikes on July 12, 2026.

WHY:

CNBC - The underlying problem with the memorandum of understanding is that it did not reach an understanding regarding the management of ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC - The U.S. aims to impose a heavy cost by continuing to degrade Iran's ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the strait.

CNBC - The underlying problem with the memorandum of understanding is that it did not reach an understanding regarding the management of ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC - The U.S. aims to impose a heavy cost by continuing to degrade Iran's ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the strait.

CNBC - The U.S. aims to impose a heavy cost on Iran for its actions against civilian mariners and commercial ships.

CNBC - The U.S. aims to impose a heavy cost by continuing to degrade Iran's ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the strait.

CNBC - The U.S. aims to impose a heavy cost on Iran for its actions against civilian mariners and commercial ships.

CNBC - The airstrikes were a response to the Iranian attack on a commercial ship.

CNBC - The U.S. aims to degrade Iran's ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships.

HOW:

CNN - The early phase of the Iran conflict is referred to as Operation Epic Fury, which has seen the U.S. military expend thousands of key missiles used for long-range precision strikes and to defend against enemy air and missile attacks.

CNN - The early phase of the Iran conflict, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, saw the U.S. military expend thousands of key missiles used for long-range precision strikes and to defend against enemy air and missile attacks.

DW.com - The U.S. military conducted airstrikes targeting "more than 300 targets" at the behest of President Trump.

CNBC - The U.S. military conducted airstrikes as a response to the Iranian attack on the M/V GFS Galaxy.

DW.com - The U.S. military conducted airstrikes using military aircraft to hit Iranian military targets.

(UPDATED July 13, 2026 01:21 UTC)

The U.S. military has launched airstrikes targeting over 300 sites in Iran at the direction of Trump, with Central Command reporting that around 140 of those targets included military installations like missile and drone sites. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remarked that "Iran made a poor choice" and emphasized that the country will now face consequences, while Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that Iran will no longer have the capability to close the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation is part of Operation Epic Fury, which involves the U.S. military utilizing thousands of precision missiles to conduct long-range strikes and defend against air and missile threats.

(UPDATED July 12, 2026 23:11 UTC)

In a significant development, the U.S. military has carried out airstrikes targeting more than 300 locations this week, following President Trump's directive, in response to Iranian forces attacking a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Oman for discussions with Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, as France and the U.K. review proposals from Oman concerning navigational fees in the Strait. However, the ongoing issue remains that the memorandum of understanding has failed to establish a consensus on managing ship traffic through this critical waterway.

(UPDATED July 12, 2026 16:12 UTC)

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Oman for discussions with Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, while a U.S. official confirmed that the American technical negotiations team was not part of these talks. Meanwhile, President Trump has ordered U.S. military airstrikes targeting over three hundred sites this week, as the Revolutionary Guard has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all ship traffic until further notice, demanding vessels take a northern route through Iranian waters. This escalating situation is part of what is being called Operation Epic Fury, which involves the U.S. military utilizing thousands of precision missiles for long-range strikes and defense against air and missile threats.

(UPDATED July 12, 2026 14:22 UTC)

The U.S. military has launched a series of airstrikes targeting over 300 Iranian military sites this week, following an attack that left a civilian crew member missing from the container ship M/V GFS Galaxy. This operation, known as Operation Epic Fury, aims to significantly degrade Iran's capability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial shipping in the region. Central Command reports that the latest strikes focused on approximately 140 key targets, including missile and drone sites, as well as ammunition storage facilities.

(UPDATED July 12, 2026 12:11 UTC)

The U.S. military has launched three rounds of strikes this week, targeting over 300 locations in response to Iran's attacks on ships along Oman's coast, which are under U.S. military protection. David Goldwyn, who previously served as the U.S. State Department's special envoy for international energy affairs, noted that the memorandum of understanding failed to address the crucial issue of managing ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, a U.S. official confirmed that the technical negotiations team was not involved in discussions taking place in Oman.

(UPDATED July 12, 2026 11:16 UTC)

Tensions are escalating in the Strait of Hormuz as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets with Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi to discuss the situation, while the Revolutionary Guard has announced the strait is closed to all ship traffic "until further notice." Meanwhile, the U.S. military's Central Command reported that recent airstrikes, ordered by Trump, targeted over 300 locations in response to Iranian forces attacking a commercial ship in the area. France and the U.K. are also examining proposals from Oman regarding navigational fees in the strait, as the U.S. seeks to impose significant costs on Iran to limit its ability to threaten civilian maritime operations.

(UPDATED July 12, 2026 10:21 UTC)

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated as the Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced the closure of the waterway to all ship traffic "until further notice." In response, the U.S. military's Central Command reported conducting airstrikes targeting over 300 Iranian military sites, a move authorized by Trump to impose significant costs on Iran for its actions against civilian mariners and commercial vessels. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Oman for discussions with Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, as France and the U.K. consider proposals related to navigational fees in the region.

(UPDATED July 12, 2026 09:31 UTC)

In a significant escalation, President Trump authorized airstrikes targeting over 300 sites in Iran, with the U.S. military's Central Command stating these actions were intended to hold Iranian forces accountable for their attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remarked that Iran made a poor choice and will now face consequences, while Energy Secretary Chris Wright emphasized that Iran will no longer have the ability to close the vital waterway. Meanwhile, the Revolutionary Guard has declared that no vessels will be allowed to transit the strait, as tensions continue to rise in the region.

(UPDATED July 12, 2026 07:44 UTC)

A civilian crew member is reported missing from the M/V GFS Galaxy following an Iranian attack, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Oman for talks with his counterpart. In response, the U.S. military has targeted around 140 Iranian military sites, including missile and drone locations, as well as ammunition storage facilities, and the Revolutionary Guard has announced the closure of Hormuz to all ship traffic until further notice. The U.S. aims to impose a heavy cost on Iran for its actions against civilian mariners and commercial ships, conducting airstrikes as a direct response to the attack on the GFS Galaxy.

(UPDATED July 12, 2026 05:51 UTC)

President Trump has ordered airstrikes against Iran in response to an attack on the commercial vessel M/V GFS Galaxy, which caused significant damage and an onboard fire. The U.S. military, through Central Command, has completed these strikes, targeting approximately 140 Iranian military sites and conducting three rounds of strikes this week. The airstrikes were executed using military aircraft and aim to degrade Iran's capability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.