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US begins third wave of strikes on Iran — Axios

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TASS reports that US armed forces have initiated a third wave of strikes in Iran, citing journalist Barak Ravid and a US administration official. The strikes are described as a response to an attack on an Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.

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What happened

The US armed forces have begun carrying out a third wave of strikes on Iran, Axios journalist Barak Ravid reported on X on Tuesday, citing a US administration official.

Why it matters

According to him, a third wave of strikes is now underway.

Common ground

Earlier, he reported the start of a second wave of US strikes targeting air defense systems and radars in Iran.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

TASS reports that US armed forces have initiated a third wave of strikes in Iran, citing journalist Barak Ravid and a US administration official. The strikes are described as a response to an attack on an Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 4 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Axios journalist Barak Ravid reported on X on Tuesday, citing a US administration official”
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Web search results confirm that Axios journalist Barak Ravid has been reporting on X (formerly Twitter) and citing US officials regarding military operations and administration messages on Tuesdays.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 8 April 2026, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire in the 2026 Iran war, mediated by Pakistan. Iran had rejected the draft proposal for a 45-day two-phase ceasefire framework i…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war_ceasefire
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Benjamin Netanyahu (born 21 October 1949), nicknamed "Bibi", is an Israeli politician and diplomat who has served as Prime Minister of Israel since 2022. Having previously held office from 1996 to 199…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Netanyahu
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of aviation shootdowns, incidents and accidents during the 2026 Iran war based on visual evidence or official self-admission from involved parties. It includes proven helicopters, fixed…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_aviation_shootdowns_an…
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Claim 2: “the US Central Command reported that American forces had begun carrying out strikes on Iran in response to an attack on an Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz”
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While there is evidence of a general war in 2026 and strikes on Iran, the specific detail regarding an 'attack on an Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz' as the trigger for these specific strikes is not mentioned in the provided evidence. The evidence confirms strikes occurred, but not this specific causal event.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been at war with Iran and its regional allies. Hostilities broke out after US–Israeli airstrikes killed several Iranian officials, including …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the 2026 Iran war covers the period since 28 February 2026.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States Central Command (USCENTCOM or CENTCOM) is one of the eleven unified combatant commands of the United States Department of Defense. It was established in 1983, taking over the previou…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Central_Command
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Claim 3: “The US armed forces have begun carrying out a third wave of strikes on Iran”
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Multiple independent sources confirm the initiation of a third wave of strikes. iHeart reports US Central Command announced a third consecutive night of airstrikes on July 13, and VK also reports the launch of a third wave of strikes.
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web search NEUTRAL — The United States has initiated a third consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, as announced by U.S. Central Command on Monday (July 13).
https://www.iheart.com/content/2026-07-13-us-launches-new-st…
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web search NEUTRAL — The United States has launched a third wave of strikes against Iran this week, escalating an already volatile confrontation just hours after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared that …
https://vk.com/wall-211194142_23798
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web search NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been at war with Iran and its regional allies. Hostilities broke out after US–Israeli airstrikes killed several Iranian officials, including S…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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Claim 4: “he reported the start of a second wave of US strikes targeting air defense systems and radars in Iran”
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Multiple sources confirm reports of a second wave of strikes targeting air defense and radar systems. PizzINT Intel cites a US official via Axios, and Webangah News Agency reports American media coverage of the same targets.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In 2025 and 2026, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from US president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader Ali…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Iran–United_States_n…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Barak Ravid (Hebrew: ברק רביד) is an Israeli journalist who serves as a political analyst for CNN and reporter for Axios and Channel 12 News. He previously worked for the Israeli website Walla News, I…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barak_Ravid
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the 2026 Iran war covers the period since 28 February 2026.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war
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