Iran, Kuwait Report New Strikes After Hormuz Ship Attack as U.S. Claims 140 Retaliatory Hits
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Updated · FRANCE 24 English · Jul 12
Iran, Kuwait Report New Strikes After Hormuz Ship Attack as U.S. Claims 140 Retaliatory Hits
3 articles · Updated · FRANCE 24 English · Jul 12
Summary
At least 10 projectiles hit Iran’s Qeshm Island and strikes also hit Farur, while Kuwait said three northern border posts and an offshore drilling platform were attacked, injuring one person.
The new attacks followed an Iranian strike on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it; India said one sailor was missing and Oman rescued 23 crew members.
About 140 U.S. strikes then hit targets including Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Jask and Qeshm, while Iran’s Guards declared the strait closed until the end of U.S. intervention.
Washington rejected that claim, saying Hormuz remained open and U.S. forces were positioned to protect navigation, underscoring the waterway’s central role in the widening conflict.
The escalation also reached Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, Jordan and Oman, where Muscat lodged a rare protest, as Pakistan and the U.N. called for de-escalation.
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Overview
Tensions in the Gulf region escalated rapidly after the US launched strikes on Iranian targets in response to an IRGC attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The US aimed to degrade Iran’s ability to threaten maritime traffic, while Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on US bases and accused the US of violating a recent agreement on safe passage. This cycle of action and reaction has led to direct military engagement, disruption of vital shipping lanes, and heightened risks for regional stability and global energy markets, as both sides assert control over the strategic strait.