SMH.com.au·4 min read·medium
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed, US renews strikes
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Michael Koziol
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The United States has launched a third wave of military strikes against Iran following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and an attack on a commercial cargo ship. The escalation marks the end of a recent ceasefire agreement between the two nations.
Why it matters
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens global oil supplies and risks a major regional conflict in the Middle East.
— 11:14am , first published July 12, 2026 — 9:30am
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Confidence: 80%
The report presents the sequence of military actions and official statements from both sides without overt editorializing.
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