Published July 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET · Updated July 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Trump says the US struck Iran hard and the Strait of Hormuz is open
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Trump said the US hit Iran very hard and that the Strait of Hormuz is open. The US and Iran continue trading strikes over the strait, while critics question whether the passage has been secured.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 23 hr ago, when Time reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from Washington Times. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
