world
U.S. Strikes Military Targets in Southern Iran After Attacks on Ships in Strait of Hormuz
The United States began strikes against military targets in southern Iran at approximately 5 p.m. ET on July 13, 2026. The operation responded to Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. aircraft including refueling tankers and AWACS planes operated in the region.
Jul 12, 6:10 PM·1m read1 source
SE
theiranproject.comAudio version
Tap play to generate a narrated version.
Developing·Limited corroboration so far. This page will refresh as more sources emerge.
The United States commenced a new round of strikes against military targets in southern Iran at approximately 5:00 p.m. ET on July 13, 2026, @sentdefender reported. The strikes responded to Iran's continued attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz without Iranian authorization.
Multiple U.S. Air Force aerial refueling tankers operated over the Strait of Hormuz region at the same time. U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry airborne early warning and control aircraft flew in racetrack orbits over western Saudi Arabia.
The military air picture appeared on @flightradar24, showing the tankers and E-3 aircraft operating alongside each other.
Transparency
How sources framed this
SE
SE
Single source — no framing comparison available.
CorroborationLimited · 1 source
