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US and Iran Exchange Strikes on July 18, 2026, Escalating Tensions at Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran exchanged strikes targeting infrastructure and military installations on July 18, 2026, according to NPR. The confrontation between the two countries is intensifying around the Strait of Hormuz. Casualty figures, the full extent of destruction, and which side struck first have not yet been confirmed by available sources.