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US keeps up pressure on Iran with ninth consecutive night of strikes

20 July 2026 08:22

The United States has launched a new wave of military strikes against Iran, marking the ninth consecutive night of operations, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced.

In a post on X, CENTCOM said the latest round of strikes began at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time (03:00 Baku time), Caliber.Az reports.

“The strikes will continue degrading Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners transiting the Strait of Hormuz,” the command stated.

CENTCOM began conducting a new wave of strikes against Iran at 7 p.m. ET today for the ninth consecutive night. The strikes will continue degrading Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 19, 2026

By Jeyhun Aghazada

Caliber.Az

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