US-Iran War Live Updates: The United States has launched a third consecutive night of military strikes against Iran, targeting the country’s coastal surveillance systems, drone infrastructure and missile capabilities as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to rise.
Why did the US launch fresh strikes against Iran?
According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the operation began at 4:45 pm ET on Monday under the direction of President Donald Trump. The military said the strikes were aimed at reducing Iran’s ability to threaten civilian vessels and commercial shipping in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
In a post on X, CENTCOM said the latest attacks would continue to impose a heavy cost on Iranian forces while weakening their ability to launch attacks on innocent civilians and commercial ships operating in the region.
The latest military action comes after a series of exchanges between the United States and Iran over the weekend, further escalating the conflict.
Earlier in the day, President Trump indicated that more strikes could follow. Speaking in an interview with radio host Hugh Hewitt, he warned that Iran would be “hit hard Monday and Tuesday,” suggesting that the US plans to maintain military pressure on Tehran in the coming days.
Meanwhile, Iranian media reported multiple explosions in different parts of southern Iran shortly after CENTCOM announced the latest round of strikes.
Which Iranian locations were targeted in the latest attacks?
Initial reports said blasts were heard in the port city of Bandar Abbas and on Kish Island. Later, Iran’s Fars news agency reported additional explosions in Jam, a city in Bushehr province, as well as on Qeshm Island.
First published on: Jul 14, 2026 06:30 AM IST
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