Archive · 21 Jul 2026
US Completes 10th Night of Strikes on Iran
The US military has been attacking Iran for 10 nights in a row.
The latest strikes lasted about five hours and targeted military sites, missile and drone launch sites, maritime capabilities, and air defense systems.
The US wants to stop Iran from attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The war started when the US and Israel attacked Iran in February, and Iran responded by attacking Israel and Gulf states with US bases.
Thousands have been killed, and millions have been forced to leave their homes.
Oil prices have gone up, and global markets are unstable.
Seventeen US troops have died.
Trump has threatened to attack more targets in Iran, including energy plants and bridges.
International experts say these threats might be war crimes because they could hurt civilians.
The US military completed its latest strikes on Iran, marking the 10th consecutive night of attacks.
The strikes targeted Iranian military command centers, missile and drone launch sites, maritime capabilities, and air defense systems.
The US aims to degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
The war began when the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, leading to retaliatory strikes by Iran.
The conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths, millions displaced, raised oil prices, and shaken global markets.
US troop deaths in the war have risen to 17.
Trump has threatened to expand targets to include energy plants and bridges, which may amount to war crimes according to international law experts.
- Who
- US military and Iran
- What
- US military completes its latest strikes on Iran, marking the 10th successive night of attacks
- When
- Late on Monday, July 20
- Where
- Iran
- Why
- To degrade Iran's ability to continue attacking commercial vessels flowing through the Strait of Hormuz
US and Allies
Iran
Objective of Strikes
US and Allies
The US aims to degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran
Iran views the strikes as an act of aggression and a violation of its sovereignty.
Target Selection
US and Allies
The US targets military command centers, missile and drone launch sites, maritime capabilities, and air defense systems.
Iran
Iran condemns the strikes as indiscriminate and harmful to civilian infrastructure.
Escalation of Conflict
US and Allies
The US and its allies seek to prevent further attacks on commercial vessels and maintain regional stability.
Iran
Iran sees the strikes as an escalation that could lead to further retaliation and prolonged conflict.
- Duration of Strikes
- About five hours
- Number of Consecutive Nights
- 10
- US Central Command Announcement
- Posted on social media website X
- US Troop Deaths
- 17
- Oil Price Impact
- Raised oil prices and shaken global markets
- Trump's Threats
- Threatened to expand targets to include energy plants and bridges
- Geneva Conventions
- Prohibit attacks on sites essential for civilians