U.S. launches airstrikes against Iran after Tehran attacks container ship in Hormuz, Pentagon says

Iran has attacked ships using a route along Oman's coast protected by the U.S. military. Tehran demands vessels use a northern route through its waters.

# U.S. launches airstrikes against Iran after Tehran attacks container ship in Hormuz, Pentagon says Iran has attacked ships using a route along Oman's coast protected by the U.S. military. Tehran demands vessels use a northern route through its waters. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/11/us-airstrikes-iran-strait-hormuz.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*