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2026-07-18 10:02:12
[U.S. Central Command: Ends Seventh Night of Strikes Against Iran] U.S. Central Command announced that at 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time on July 17, the U.S. military ended its seventh consecutive night of strikes against Iran. The targets of the strikes by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) included reconnaissance sites, military logistics facilities, underground weapons depots, and naval forces. The U.S. military used fighter jets, drones, warships, and other combat equipment to carry out the attacks. Following instructions from the Supreme Commander, Central Command will continue to pursue Iranian accountability and maintain a full naval blockade of Iranian ports. More than 50,000 U.S. military personnel are deployed throughout the Middle East, remaining on high alert, combat-ready, and ready to respond at any time.
