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STANDARD MILITARY UNVERIFIED

US Conducts Third Wave of Strikes Against Iran in Response to Strait of Hormuz Incident

Jul 11, 2026 06:57 PM CT Strait of Hormuz, Iran US-Iran conflict, military strikes, Strait of Hormuz, IRGC, escalation

Summary

The United States has launched a third wave of military strikes against Iran, escalating direct state-on-state conflict. The operation is a direct response to an attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz attributed to Iranian forces. This development marks a significant escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict theater, involving direct US military intervention against Iranian state infrastructure.

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US Central Command said the operation is a response to an attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz The US has launched a third wave of strikes against Iran this week, shortly after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the strategic Strait of Hormuz would remain closed to al...

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United States AGGRESSOR

Launched third wave of strikes against Iran in response to shipping attack.

Iran NEUTRAL

IRGC stated the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed to allied shipping.

Related Events (4)

→ ESCALATION OF 95% confidence
STANDARD US Conducts Retaliatory Strikes on Iranian Targets in Strait of Hormuz

"The new event describes a 'third wave' of strikes, which is a direct continuation and intensification of the 'retaliatory strikes' mentioned in event 4. This represents a clear escalation in the frequency and intensity of US military action against Iran."

→ ESCALATION OF 95% confidence
STANDARD US Centcom Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Iran Following IRGC Attack in Strait of Hormuz

"Similar to event 4, event 5 describes the initial retaliatory strikes by US Centcom. The new event is the subsequent 'third wave', indicating a direct escalation of the military campaign initiated in event 5."

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HIGH US Launches Third Round of Strikes Against Iran; Hegseth Confirms Retaliatory Action

"The new event describes a 'third round' of strikes, which is a direct continuation and escalation of the 'Third Wave of Strikes' mentioned in event 8. Both events describe the same escalating military campaign by the US against Iran."

← RETALIATION FOR 85% confidence
HIGH IRGC Reports Missile Strike on Vessel Ignoring Naval Warnings

"The new event summary states the strikes are a response to an attack on a container ship attributed to Iranian forces. Event 6 reports the IRGC striking a vessel. The US strikes are a direct retaliation for this specific hostile act by the IRGC."