US Central Command conducted its eighth consecutive night of strikes on 18 July 2026, targeting Iranian coastal surveillance, air defences, maritime assets, missile sites and Revolutionary Guard forces.
US strikes destroyed at least six bridges in Hormozgan province along with a railway station and airport facilities
US forces struck Iranian command centres, air defences, ballistic missile sites and IRGC facilities including in Semnan Province on or around 16 July.
US Central Command launched a second wave of strikes against Iranian military targets at 3 p.m. ET on 15 July 2026.
US forces conducted a new wave of strikes on Iranian coastal defences, missile sites and an IRGC base, including daylight operations.
US forces conducted daytime air strikes on Iranian targets on 15 July 2026
Iran's IRGC navy struck the M/V GFS Galaxy causing engine damage, fire and one missing crewman before declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed to all shipping.
