The US military said it struck 140 targets overnight in the Strait of Hormuz, in response to fire against a merchant vessel. The military noted that the number is higher than the 80-90 targets struck per night last week.
The US military said it struck 140 targets overnight in the Strait of Hormuz, responding to a reported attack on a merchant vessel. The military compared the figure to 80-90 targets per night last week, indicating an escalation in the campaign against Iranian infrastructure. The Zioneer has reported on the US campaign in recent weeks, including strikes on 90 targets on July 8 and 170 targets over two days on July 9 (The Zioneer). The IRGC has been launching drones nightly at US ships in the strait, according to previous reports. No details on the specific targets or casualties were provided in the latest statement.
6 developments
- StrongCENTCOM announces new wave of strikes across Iran after drone hits oil tanker
- DevelopingCENTCOM confirms US strikes on 10 Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz; IRGC retaliates with missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait
- StrongCENTCOM completes additional precision strikes across Iran
- StrongCENTCOM releases video footage of strikes on Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz
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- Internal intake