US bombs Greater Tunb Island, targeting Iran's coastal defenses and missiles
The United States bombed Greater Tunb Island for 90 minutes on Wednesday, targeting Iran's coastal defense systems and missile storage. Located in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, the island facilitates Iran's monitoring of shipping routes carrying one-fifth of the world’s oil. The attack aims to disrupt Iran's capabilities to target vessels in the region.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 05:23 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 05:30 UTC
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