Event Brief
Centcom says US forces conducting additional strikes on Iran
Filed: Jul 08, 2026 at 5:09 PM ET
Summary: US Central Command says its forces began additional strikes against Iran at Trump’s direction.
WHO: US Central Command (Centcom)
WHAT: Started conducting additional strikes against Iran
WHEN: Jul 08, 2026 at 4:31 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: To further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
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