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Why has the US restarted strikes against Iran now?
By Haley Bull at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 14, 2026
· 4 min read
The United States launched a third straight day of strikes against Iran Monday, as the U.S. and Iran sparred over the Strait of Hormuz, and President Trump sought to up pressure in the waterway with the resumption of a blockade and new payments.U.S. Central Command said the strikes will continue ...
Key takeaway We're attacking them tonight, and we're taking out all of their capability for anything having to do with the strait, with the Hormuz strait, and I think in the end we will end up just controlling the whole thing, President Trump said.
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Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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