Published July 11, 2026 at 7:55 PM ET · Updated July 11, 2026 at 10:12 PM ET
Iranian forces strike cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz as CENTCOM announces new strikes
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Iranian forces struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, and the IRGC declared the waterway closed. CENTCOM announced that the US launched new strikes against Iran in response.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 2 hr ago, when RedState reported it. Coverage has since grown to 8 independent outlets, including 5 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 45 min ago from BBC News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
