Event Brief
U.S. says it ended seventh straight night of Iran strikes
Filed: Jul 18, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Summary: CENTCOM says it completed a seventh straight night of strikes and continues enforcing a naval blockade against Iran.
WHO: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)
WHAT: Said it completed a seventh straight night of strikes against Iran and continued enforcing a naval blockade against Iranian ports.
WHEN: Jul 18, 2026 at 5:38 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: The strikes targeted military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage, and maritime capabilities.
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