US forces launch strikes on Iranian targets, Iran 'fires' back | TheBriefWire
US forces launch strikes on Iranian targets, Iran 'fires' back
Published 14 July 2026 · world
Central Command posted on "At 3 p.m. ET today, U.S. Central Command forces began launching an additional round of strikes against Iran to continue degrading
Central Command posted on "At 3 p.m. ET today, U.S. Central Command forces began launching an additional round of strikes against Iran to continue degrading Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes are taking place as American forces prepare to resume the naval blockade against Iranian ports and coastal areas. The blockade goes into effect at 4 p.m. ET."
Published: July 15, 2026 • 1:23 AM IST · Updated: July 15, 2026 • 2:09 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Central Command posted on "At 3 p.m. ET today, U.S. Central Command forces began launching an additional round of strikes against Iran to continue degrading Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The strikes are taking place as American forces prepare to resume the naval blockade against Iranian ports and coastal areas.
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