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Iran war updates: Iran says Hormuz under its control, Israel bombs Lebanon

These were the updates from the US-Israel war on Iran and Israel’s attacks on Gaza and Lebanon from August 15, 2026.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has blamed the US for a reutrn to violence in the Strait of Hormuz, and said new paths will be required to reach a lasting peace. [File: Elke Scholiers/Getty Images]
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has blamed the US for a return to violence in the Strait of Hormuz [File: Elke Scholiers/Getty Images]
By Alex Milan Durie, Zsombor Peter, Caolán Magee, Shola Lawal, Federica Marsi, Barbara Angopa and Mariem Bah
Published On 15 Aug 2026

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