The U.S. military launched a wave of strikes against Iran for the seventh night in a row on July 17, as both sides traded blows, with Iran targeting U.S. bases across several Middle Eastern nations.
U.S. Central Command said the latest round of strikes concluded at around 9:30 p.m. ET, targeting Iranian surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage, and maritime capabilities.
The U.S. military also deployed more fighter aircraft, aerial drones, and warships to the region as the United States seeks to hold Iran accountable for attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
“More than 50,000 American service members are operating across the Middle East and remain vigilant, lethal, and ready,” the command said in a post on X.
Tehran retaliated with attacks on Middle East nations hosting U.S. military assets. Kuwait’s military said its air defense systems responded to “hostile missile and drone threats” from Iran and urged residents to follow security instructions.
The Iranian army said two oil tankers exploded and caught fire while attempting to pass through a mined route in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the state-run IRNA News Agency. The U.S. military later posted a statement on X dismissing the Iranian claim as false.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
From The Epoch Times