US attacks Iran for 11th consecutive night
The United States has conducted its 11th consecutive night of airstrikes against Iranian military infrastructure, citing the need to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has reportedly responded with retaliatory strikes against Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan.
Why it matters
This represents a significant escalation in regional conflict, threatening global energy security and international stability.
Tehran launches retaliatory strikes on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan after US explosions reported across Iran.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US forces launch what CENTCOM says are precision strikes on Iranian military targets [Handout/CENTCOM via Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff and AP Published On 21 Jul 2026 21 Jul 2026 | Updated: 13 minutes ago Updated: 13 minutes ago United States Central Command (CENTCOM) says it has completed its 11th consecutive night of air strikes against Iran to further degrade the country’s “ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz”.
In a statement late on Tuesday, CENTCOM said US forces targeted “Iranian military operations centres, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities, and military logistics infrastructure”.
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