VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-07-12
“degrading their ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz.”
U.S. Central Command · said 2026-07-12 · reported 2026-07-12
The U.S. launched strikes against Iran aimed at degrading their ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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