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Iran war live: US bombs Iranian port cities as IRGC closes Strait of Hormuz

Explosions heard in the port cities of Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Chabahar, Bandar-e Deyr and Asaluyeh as US attacks continue.

By Sydney Daily News

12 July 2026, 10:00 am· Updated 12 July 2026, 11:00 am· 1 min read

Iran war live: US bombs Iranian port cities as IRGC closes Strait of Hormuz — Credit: Al Jazeera

Explosions heard in the port cities of Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Chabahar, Bandar-e Deyr and Asaluyeh as US attacks continue.

Source: Al Jazeera

Source: Al Jazeera

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