Reported claim

US Central Command said it had begun a new wave of strikes aimed at degrading Iran's ability to attack commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz vital shipping lanes.

high confidence 1 outlet · 1 report

Strengthened after France 24 English reported it.

Belief History

Jul 20 Jul 20

Sources

France 24 English supports medium reliability
Jul 20, 2026

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