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U.S. Targets Iran Over Strait of Hormuz | US News
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- Jul 12, 2026
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U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker slammed Iran’s leadership as “a bunch of crazy people” during a CNN appearance, defending recent U.S. military strikes targeting over 140 Iranian sites after Tehran allegedly attacked a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Whitaker cited Iran’s violation of a performance-based agreement prohibiting attacks on shipping, noting this was a repeat offense despite prior warnings. The U.S. remains committed to safeguarding vital shipping lanes while publicly insisting on diplomatic solutions for Iran’s nuclear program — but with a firm message: more aggression means more force. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2c65b5668ca7a5e5