US Bombs Iran for Ninth Day as Standoff Over Hormuz Deepens

July 20, 2026 · High impact · Updated Jul 21, 2026

The US has conducted nine consecutive days of airstrikes against Iran in an effort to halt shipping attacks and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation follows an attack that killed two US troops, with the US aiming to punish Iran for its actions.

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