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US says it has begun new wave of strikes on Iran

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on July 15, 2026

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· Last updated: July 15, 2026

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US Military Conducts New Strikes on Iran Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

Overview of Recent US Military Actions

Timeline of the Strikes

July 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said it had begun a new wave of strikes against Iran at 6 a.m. ET (1000 GMT) on Wednesday.

Objectives and Strategic Intent

Degrading Iranian Military Capabilities

"The strikes are designed to further degrade military capabilities Iranian forces have used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz," the U.S. Central Command said in a post on X.

Impact on Commercial Shipping

Reporting and Editorial Notes

(Reporting by Shubham Kalia in BengaluruEditing by Tomasz Janowski)

Key Takeaways

  • These are the latest in a series of escalating U.S. strikes aiming to degrade Iran’s ability to threaten maritime traffic in the strategic Strait of Hormuz (apnews.com)
  • CENTCOM has emphasized that the operations target air-defense systems, radar, missile and drone sites, and small boats, employing a mix of fighter aircraft, naval vessels, one-way aerial and sea drones (apnews.com)
  • These strikes come amid a breakdown of the ceasefire and a reimposed U.S. maritime blockade, with economic consequences, including sharply reduced ship traffic and rising oil prices (axios.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did the US begin the new wave of strikes on Iran?
The US began the new wave of strikes against Iran at 6 a.m. ET (1000 GMT) on Wednesday, July 15.
What is the purpose of the US strikes on Iran?
The strikes aim to further degrade military capabilities that Iranian forces have used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Who announced the new wave of strikes on Iran?
The U.S. Central Command announced the new wave of strikes in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
What region is being impacted by the US strikes on Iran?
The area impacted includes the Strait of Hormuz, a critical corridor for commercial shipping.

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