VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-07-13
“degrade Iran’s ability to continue attacking international shipping flowing through the Strait of Hormuz,”
US Central Command · said 2026-07-12 · reported 2026-07-13
CENTCOM said the strikes were launched to degrade Iran's ability to attack international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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