US launches fresh strikes on Iran, says attacks aim to protect transit in Strait of Hormuz

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Washington, DC [US], July 13 (ANI): The United States launched a fresh round of military strikes against Iran on Sunday (local time), with US Central Command saying the operation is intended to further degrade Tehran's ability to target civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on X, CENTCOM said the strikes were carried out on the direction of the Commander in Chief to h