Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=5py1lkYABA6 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter US launches strikes on Iran in response to attacks on shipping [Wne3V27hzlA] Health Updated on August 11, 2026 EDT — Published on August 11, 2026 EDT U.S. Central Command forces say they have begun launching strikes against Iran Tuesday afternoon. The strikes were initiated to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz. This comes after Iran allegedly fired on three commercial vessels Tuesday in Oman's territorial waters near the Strait of Hormuz. A U.S. official described the strikes as a “gross violation” of the memorandum of understanding with Iran. ------------------------------------- Follow Scripps News on other platforms— Join our newsletter at Follow us on Facebook: Follow us on X: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on TikTok: 2rG6nAxCep0 OkWtSznn9mL ohVpeJJMgS9 N9IeUNOPgOQ CzS8xB4jpoU v69r6wHDG03 7hQWPhFWGO4 mL3nwE2CzbB
U.S. Central Command forces say they have begun launching strikes against Iran Tuesday afternoon. The strikes were initiated to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz. This comes after Iran allegedly fired on three commercial vessels Tuesday in Oman's territorial waters near the Strait of Hormuz. A U.S. official described the strikes as a “gross violation” of the memorandum of understanding with Iran. ------------------------------------- Follow Scripps News on other platforms— Join our newsletter at Follow us on Facebook: Follow us on X: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on TikTok: 2rG6nAxCep0 OkWtSznn9mL ohVpeJJMgS9 N9IeUNOPgOQ CzS8xB4jpoU v69r6wHDG03 7hQWPhFWGO4 mL3nwE2CzbB