US–Iran military escalation over Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran have engaged in repeated military strikes and counterstrikes amid disputes over shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the collapse of an interim ceasefire agreement.
U.S. Conducts Seventh Night of Strikes on Iran Amid Hormuz Escalation
The U.S. military conducted its seventh consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran on July 17–18, 2026, targeting surveillance sites, logistics infrastructure, weapons storage, and maritime capabilities, as the weeklong campaign entered its second week.
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The U.S. military launched overnight airstrikes targeting Iranian air defense systems, missile capabilities, and small boats near the Strait of Hormuz, which CENTCOM said aimed to degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping in the waterway.
Read the full report →US-Iran Military Escalation: Second Round of Strikes and Ceasefire Collapse
The United States conducted a second round of strikes against Iran on Wednesday and Thursday, with explosions reported at multiple locations including Bandar Abbas and Bushehr province, as President Trump declared an interim memorandum of understanding with Iran 'over.'
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