U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
Updated on: July 7, 2026 / 9:53 PM EDT / CBS News
Washington — U.S. forces launched strikes Tuesday against Iran to retaliate for the regime's attacks on commercial ships, U.S. Central Command said.
"Iran's demonstrated aggression was unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire," U.S. Central Command said in a statement posted on X.
CENTCOM later said it hit more than 80 targets, including air defense systems, command-and-control networks and dozens of small boats operated by the Revolutionary Guards.
The attacks on the three tankers in the strait, which were confirmed by two U.S. officials, marked a sharp escalation that threatens to unravel the fragile diplomatic effort aimed at restoring security to one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints.