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The United States launched another round of strikes on Iran after a reported attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The exchange deepened tensions between Washington and Tehran as both sides traded blame over the confrontation.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. (File photo)
New Delhi,UPDATED: Jul 12, 2026 08:29 IST
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday said Iran was "paying the price" for its actions after the United States launched another round of military strikes against the country.
Hegseth made the remarks in a post on X while resharing a statement issued by the US Central Command (CENTCOM), which confirmed the latest military operation. "Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay," he wrote.
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Sahil Sinha
Published On:
Jul 12, 2026 08:29 IST
