CENTCOM says the latest operation targets Iranian military capabilities linked to threats against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
CENTCOM says the latest operation targets Iranian military capabilities linked to threats against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command has begun striking military targets in Iran for the 11th consecutive night, as attacks in the Middle East war intensify.
"CENTCOM forces began striking military targets in Iran at 7 pm ET today for the 11th consecutive night," the command said in a post on X. "The strikes are designed to continue degrading Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz," CENTCOM added in a statement. Iran warns of regional strikes if US targets nuclear or sensitive facilitiesIran warns of regional strikes if US targets nuclear or sensitive facilitiesIran, France FMs discuss tensions after Paris summons Tehran envoy Meanwhile, the Pentagon said on Tuesday that a US soldier previously reported missing following an "enemy attack" on a military base in Jordan is now believed to have been killed in action.
"Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, New York, is believed to have been killed in action on July 17, 2026, during an enemy attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan," the Department of Defense said in a statement. The US Central Command had previously listed Rampersad as missing following the attack. His military status has since been updated to "Duty Status–Whereabouts Unknown" and he is now believed to be deceased.
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