US Central Command completes ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran
US Central Command announced it had successfully carried out a ninth straight night of strikes against Iran as of 10 p.m. EDT on July 19.
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AIUS Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it had successfully completed a ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iran at 10 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on July 19.
In a statement posted on its X account, CENTCOM said its assets targeted Iranian military command centers, air defense and coastal surveillance sites, naval capabilities, missile and drone launch platforms, and communications networks. The strikes aimed to further degrade Iran’s ability to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
CENTCOM added that the US military is holding Iran accountable in accordance with directives from the commander-in-chief. US Central Command forces remain on high alert, maintaining maximum focus and full combat readiness.