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US conducts retaliatory strikes on Iran after second shipping attack
Saturday, June 27, 2026
**US Conducts Military Strikes on Iran Following Shipping Incident**
The United States conducted military strikes on Iranian targets, stating the action was in response to attacks on commercial shipping in the region. The US military said it targeted multiple locations. Iran has been accused of involvement in incidents affecting vessels in the area. The strikes represent an escalation in tensions between the two countries regarding maritime security in contested waters.
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