Iran claims attacks on strait of Hormuz ships amid fresh US strikes – Middle East crisis live
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Key context: <p>Revolutionary Guard claims attack on oil tanker and two other ships as US carries out tenth consecutive night of strikes</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/21/us-troops-injured-killed-iran-war-attacks-pentagon">Full report: Almost 100 troops injured in recent weeks, Pentagon admits, as Iran launches reprisals on US allies</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>The Jordanian military said it shot down five drones that were launched from Iran,</strong> the official Petra news agency reported.</p><p>It added that the overnight attack did not cause casualties or damage.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jul/21/us-iran-war-live-updates-strait-of-hormuz-attacks-houthis-blockade-red-sea-middle-east-crisis-latest-news">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Revolutionary Guard claims attack on oil tanker and two other ships as US carries out tenth consecutive night of strikesFull report: Almost 100 troops injured in recent weeks, Pentagon admits, as Iran launches reprisals on US alliesThe Jordanian military said it shot down five drones that were launched from Iran, the official Petra news agency reported.It added that the overnight attack did not cause casualties or damage. Continue reading...
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