U.S. and Iran trade strikes and conflicting claims about the Strait of Hormuz

July 12, 2026 · 5 hours ago

U.S. Central Command announced a new wave of strikes against Iran aimed at stopping the attack of commercial ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes come as Iran claims the Strait is closed, something U.S. officials dispute. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez has the latest from the Middle East...