U.S. strikes hit Iran, over 10 projectiles hit Qeshm island

A new wave of military strikes between the United States and Iran has escalated hostilities in the Persian Gulf, with both sides targeting strategic locations and disputing control over the vital Strait of Hormuz. The latest round of fighting began on Sunday, July 12, 2026, with U.S. forces conducting a major series of strikes against Iranian military targets, and Iran retaliating with missile and drone attacks against several Gulf nations.

U.S. Central Command announced its forces struck approximately 140 targets in Iran, including missile and drone launch sites, ammunition depots, communication equipment, coastal radar sites, air defense systems, and small boats. Officials stated the operation, which involved fighter aircraft, naval vessels, and one-way attack drones, was intended to degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump said the strikes were heavier than in recent days.

In response, Iranian forces launched attacks targeting U.S. military facilities and allied nations across the region. Qatar's interior ministry reported three people, including a child, were wounded by shrapnel from intercepted Iranian fire....