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The footage from Bandar Abbas appears to be the most extensive US strikes carried out since the ceasefire with Iran came into effect.
Thick Orange Smoke Engulfs Bandar Abbas After Fresh US Attack
The United States launched fresh strikes on Iran on Wednesday, a day after ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes appear to be the most intense since the ceasefire.
Videos emerging from Bandar Abbas reportedly show a US strike on Shahid Haqqani Port. The port city, which houses Iran’s main naval base, was among several locations hit during the operation. Videos showed thick orange clouds of smoke rising from the targeted area.
The latest attacks come as tensions between Washington and Tehran escalate once again.
🚨🇮🇷🇺🇸 More footage keeps pouring out of Bandar Abbas, and the scale of the damage is coming into focus.The latest videos from the port show the aftermath of what appear to be the most severe American strikes since the ceasefire, fires burning at the facility that anchors… pic.twitter.com/29T55ywhQT
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) July 7, 2026
Multiple locations hit
According to the available information, the strikes targeted the entire coastal corridor used by Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz. Along with Bandar Abbas, Sirik Port and Qeshm Island were also hit. Reports said more than 13 explosions were recorded across the three locations.
The footage from Bandar Abbas appears to be the most extensive US strikes carried out since the ceasefire between the two countries came into effect.
The strikes were launched a day after attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the information available, the US action was in retaliation for Iran’s missile attacks on three commercial ships.
The attacks had already resulted in Tehran losing its oil-sales waiver.
Bandar Abbas Airport was a major target tonight, where a senior figure in the Islamic regime was present and from where the regime has launched missiles and drones toward neighboring countries. This regime only understands Hebrew and Arabic; it does not understand American… pic.twitter.com/RdDPTgR87T— Amjad Taha أمجد طه (@amjadt25) July 7, 2026
Iran may shut Strait of Hormuz
Unconfirmed reports cited by Middle East Spectator claimed that personnel of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy had received preliminary instructions to block all traffic through the Strait of Hormuz until further notice.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important shipping routes, and any disruption to traffic through the passage is closely watched because of its impact on global energy supplies.
Following the renewed military escalation, oil prices climbed amid concerns over possible disruption to shipping through the strategic waterway.
Trump attends NATO summit
The latest developments come as US President Donald Trump is in Turkey to attend the NATO Summit.
The renewed military action against Iran and the reports surrounding the Strait of Hormuz have added to tensions in the region as world leaders gather for the alliance’s summit.
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