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DEVELOPING: US Launches Strikes Against Iran After Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz and Attacks Ship

US forces are attacking Iran after an Iranian attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, and Iran's declaration that the Strait is closed "until further notice." CNN reported at 7:00 Eastern that Iran had said it was closing the Strait after firing shots a.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated world brief. The source report from Gateway Pundit says: US forces are attacking Iran after an Iranian attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, and Iran's declaration that the Strait is closed "until further notice." CNN reported at 7:00 Eastern that Iran had said it was closing the Strait after firing shots a.

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  • Primary source: Gateway Pundit
  • Published: Jul 12, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: World
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  • Topic signals: developing story metadata

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  1. Source published: Jul 12, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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