Event Brief
CENTCOM says US forces have begun strikes against Iran
Filed: Jul 07, 2026 at 8:07 PM ET
Summary: US Central Command says its forces have begun launching a series of strikes against Iran.
WHO: US Central Command (CENTCOM)
WHAT: US forces began launching a series of strikes against Iran
WHEN: Jul 07, 2026 at 6:22 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: To impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crew
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