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5 min readThe U.S. military struck military targets across Iran for a second consecutive night, aiming to further degrade Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping and exert control over the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, a federal judge in Florida recommended sanctions against President Trump’s attorneys, ruling that his lawsuit over leaked tax returns was filed in bad faith. A dozen states are suing to block the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, and France is battling an intense heat wave that has forced the temporary shutdown of three nuclear reactors.
U.S. Strikes Iran Again; Trump Threatens 20% Fee on Strait of Hormuz Traffic
U.S. military officials confirmed that forces successfully struck military targets across Iran again last night. The stated purpose of the strikes is to further degrade Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping and exert control over the Strait of Hormuz. Since the crisis began, Iran has claimed control of the waterway, insisting ships obtain permission and follow approved rules, and attacking vessels that do not comply.
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- 1 (00:20) **U.S. Strikes Iran Again** - Military officials confirm strikes on Iranian military targets to degrade ability to attack commercial shipping and control the Strait of Hormuz.
- 2 (01:24) **Judge Slams Trump's IRS Lawsuit** - Federal judge rules Trump's lawsuit over leaked tax returns was filed in bad faith and recommends sanctions for his attorneys.
- 3 (02:25) **States Sue to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger** - A dozen states, led by California, file suit to stop the $111 billion deal, arguing it stifles competition in film studios and news outlets.
- 4 (03:17) **Darlene Graham to Fill Late Brother's Senate Seat** - She will be sworn in to complete the term of Lindsey Graham, who died over the weekend; a special election is set for next month.
- 5 (03:36) **France's Third Heat Wave Shuts Nuclear Reactors** - Intense heat forces temporary closure of three reactors to avoid discharging hot water into already-warmed rivers.
- 6 (04:13) **Bastille Day Marks Macron's Final National Day** - France celebrates the holiday amid heat wave and fires; Macron hosts leaders from dozens of countries to show European unity and military support for Ukraine.
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