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US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz

Low Severity Asia Iran
Date Occurred Jul 07, 2026 21:56 UTC
Event Type General News
Source BBC World
Recorded Jul 07, 2026
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The US Central Command says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs" on Iran.

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Iran flag Iran
Region Asia
Capital Tehran
GDP / Capita $7000.0
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Event Metadata
  • ID #14136
  • Type General News
  • Region Asia
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Jul 07, 2026
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