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U.S. Strikes 140 Targets in Iran; Iran Retaliates Against U.S. Bases The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran has announced it will blockade the Strait of Hormuz again, claiming that vessels are attempting to pass through unauthorized routes. SBS Jul 12, 2026 3:07 PM

US Launches Third Airstrike on Iran After IRGC Announces "Re-closure" of Strait of Hormuz The United States has announced that it has launched its third round of airstrikes against Iran. SBS Jul 12, 2026 2:09 PM

Chinese Businessman Mocked Online After Complaining About Missing Flag at Malaysian Hotel A Chinese businessman has become the subject of online ridicule after accusing a hotel in Malaysia of discriminating against China because its national flag was not displayed. SBS Jul 12, 2026 2:09 PM

At Least 44 Dead in Bangladesh Floods and Landslides; Over 1 Million Stranded According to Reuters on July 12 , the Bangladeshi Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief reported that approximately 267,000 households have been cut off due to flooding, primarily in the southeastern Chattogram division. SBS Jul 12, 2026 1:24 PM

Typhoon Bavi Makes Landfall in China, 2 Million Evacuated Torrential rain is pouring down as if the sky has opened up, and yellow waves are surging over the breakwaters as if to swallow them whole. SBS Jul 12, 2026 1:22 PM

Iran Announces Full Closure of Strait of Hormuz After Attacking Merchant Vessel; U.S. Launches Retaliatory Airstrikes The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran has announced a full closure of the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a merchant vessel passing through the area. SBS Jul 12, 2026 12:42 PM

Typhoon Bavi Makes Landfall in China, Prompting 2 Million to Evacuate; Over 100 Injured in Taiwan In Taiwan, which was also within the typhoon's path, more than 100 people have been reported injured. SBS Jul 12, 2026 11:19 AM

U.S. Resumes Airstrikes on Iran Following Attack on Merchant Vessel in Strait of Hormuz, Vows "They Will Pay the Price" U.S. Central Command , which oversees U.S. military operations in the Middle East, stated on the social media platform X that day, "At 7:15 p.m. SBS Jul 12, 2026 11:10 AM

U.S. Resumes Airstrikes on Iran Following Attack on Merchant Vessel in Strait of Hormuz: "They Will Pay a Price" U.S. Central Command stated on social media, "At 7:15 p.m. Eastern Time, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps brazenly attacked the M/V GFS Galaxy, a Cyprus-flagged container ship, while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz," adding that "CENTCOM forces have initiated a third round of airstrikes this week." CENTCOM explained that the Iranian attack left one civilian crew member of the vessel missing, caused a fire on board, and resulted in severe damage to the engine room, rendering the ship unable to navigate. SBS Jul 12, 2026 9:26 AM

Iranian Military: "Strait of Hormuz Fully Blockaded Until Further Notice" In a statement released that day, the Revolutionary Guard claimed, "We had previously announced that we would respond firmly to foreign interference and the illegal designation of shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, and that the flow of traffic would be disrupted." They further alleged, "Despite this, our warnings were ignored just a few hours ago, and several vessels, instigated by foreign powers, attempted to navigate through unauthorized routes." The statement continued, "We warned these vessels to correct their course and move to approved shipping lanes, but they ignored us. SBS Jul 12, 2026 9:22 AM