US forces strike Iran for tenth consecutive night; wave now over, Centcom says
Centcom says the strikes targeted command centers, missile and drone launch sites, air defense systems, and maritime capabilities to limit attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Wave of strikes
US forces have carried out air attacks on Iran for the tenth consecutive night, according to US Central Command (Centcom). The command published new videos of the operations on 21 July 2026. The latest wave of strikes is now over, Centcom said, after targeting military infrastructure across Iran.
The latest strikes targeted military command centers, missile and drone launch sites, air defense systems, and maritime capabilities. The aim was to further restrict Iran's ability to attack shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Target details
The targets included military command centers that coordinate Iranian force movements, launch positions for ballistic missiles and one-way attack drones, integrated air defense systems, and assets linked to maritime warfare. Centcom's statement emphasized the goal of reducing threats to vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway.
Local reports and next steps
Iranian local media reported explosions in several areas, though no official Iranian casualty or damage figures were immediately released. Centcom did not provide a detailed battle damage assessment in its public statement. With this wave concluded, the future of the US strike campaign remains unannounced.
