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Iran war live: Tehran attacks Gulf states, says 2 tankers in Hormuz on fire

Explosions reported in Iran’s Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, Chabahar and Konarak as US launches new wave of attacks.

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 22, 2026.
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By Enes Abuomer and Zaid Sabah
Published On 21 Jul 2026

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  • The US has bombed Iran for a 10th consecutive night, with explosions reported near Sirik and in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, Chabahar and Konarak.
  • Iran continues retaliatory attacks across the Gulf, with the IRGC saying it targeted US assets in Bahrain and Kuwait in recent hours. It says “massive fires” have also broken out on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.