US struck Iran for five hours on 12th night of attacks on military sites
The US military has conducted its 12th consecutive night of strikes against Iranian military infrastructure, including missile storage and maritime assets. President Donald Trump described the ongoing conflict as a 'skirmish' while noting that Iran is under significant pressure to negotiate.
Why it matters
The sustained military campaign indicates a major escalation in US-Iran tensions, with potential long-term implications for regional stability and global shipping.
The US military launched another round of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, marking the 12th consecutive night of attacks, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. The strikes targeted Iranian military sites, including maritime capabilities, missile and drone storage facilities, coastal surveillance sites and air defence assets.In a post on X, Centcom added that US forces had struck dozens of Iranian locations on land while resuming a blockade against Iran at sea.“At 10:30 p.m. ET on July 22, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces completed another round of strikes against Iran for the 12th consecutive night,” the post read, adding "U.S. forces struck Iranian military targets including maritime capabilities, missile and drone storage facilities, coastal surveillance sites, and air defense assets."The command has maintained that the strikes are aimed at reducing Iran’s ability to target shipping in regional waters.
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