attacked

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Digital news outlet Axios reported that US forces had attacked several Iranian air defence systems and radar systems around the strait.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

But, unlike Hezbollah, which attacked Israel on March 2, three days after the U.S. and Israeli campaign on Iran, the Houthis had refrained from helping their ally, until Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“Obviously, the aggression causes rifts, and that reduces the willingness of those who are attacked to cooperate,” Romero said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

It guarantees mutual support if either is attacked.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

When the British finally attacked the forts, they found them empty.

From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis