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U.S. strikes key Iranian port, escalating fight over the Strait of Hormuz

NPR | By Jane Arraf,
Leila Fadel
Published July 17, 2026 at 4:43 AM EDT

The U.S. struck bridges and a tower at a key Iranian port after Trump warned of attacks to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran continued retaliatory strikes.

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Jane Arraf
Jane Arraf covers Egypt, Iraq, and other parts of the Middle East for NPR News.
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Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.
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