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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Iran’s Guards say they hit two tankers in Hormuz, US defense systems in Bahrain
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleTwo oil tankers caught fire after explosions while attempting to transit the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say, adding the strait will remain closed as long as the US actions in the region continue.
In a separate statement, the Guards say they targeted US military systems in Bahrain, including a radar and air defense system in Muharraq. They also say a Patriot air defense system in Riffa was hit in a simultaneous missile and drone attack.
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