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The Latest: US strikes Iran as Trump meets with NATO leaders in Turkey
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 7, 2026
· 17 min read
The U.S. military launched a series of strikes against Iranian targets early Wednesday after three merchant ships were struck in the waters off Oman. In a statement posted to social media, U.S. Central Command said American forces launched the strikes “to impose heavy costs for targeting and atta...
Key takeaway Central Command said American forces launched the strikes “to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
As the NATO summit unfolds in Ankara, Turkey, Alamo Heights residents with ties to the military may be watching with keen interest, given the city's proximity to several major military installations in the San Antonio area. The summit's focus on showcasing military projects and bolstering defense capabilities may resonate with locals who have family members or friends serving overseas. Additionally, the discussion around Ukraine's potential membership in NATO and the ongoing conflict with Russia may be of particular concern to Alamo Heights residents who have connections to the region or are invested in global security issues. With San Antonio's own military community likely to be impacted by any shifts in NATO's priorities or US troop deployments, the outcomes of this summit may have ripple effects felt closer to home.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 17 min
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