U.S. Central Command Confirms New Round of Strikes Against Iran

Source: Global Times
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On July 14 local time, the U.S. Central Command stated that the U.S. military began a new round of strikes against Iran at 3 PM Eastern Time (10:30 PM Tehran time) on the same day.

The U.S. military is also preparing to restore the maritime blockade against Iranian ports and coastal areas, "which will officially take effect at 4 PM Eastern Time (11:30 PM Tehran time) on the same day."

Previously, on the 13th, the U.S. military announced that it would conduct strikes against Iran for the "third consecutive night" and would resume the maritime blockade against Iran on the 14th Eastern Time. According to U.S. reports on the 13th, President Trump has officially notified Congress that hostilities with Iran have resumed. (CCTV reporter Liu Xiaoqian)

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Logistics
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
U.S. military launched a new round of strikes against Iran and prepared to restore maritime blockade
Location
Iran
Unit
U.S. Central Command
Time
July 14, 15:00 EDT (July 14, 22:30 Tehran time)
Equipment
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Summary

The U.S. military launched a new round of strikes against Iran on July 14 at 15:00 EDT, marking the third consecutive night of such actions. Concurrently, preparations were made to restore a maritime blockade against Iran, which is set to take effect at 16:00 EDT on the same day. President Trump has formally notified Congress regarding the resurgence of hostilities with Iran.

Key Facts
  • U.S. military began strikes against Iran on July 14, 15:00 EDT.
  • The maritime blockade against Iran is set to be restored on July 14, 16:00 EDT.
  • This marks the third consecutive night of strikes against Iran.
  • President Trump officially notified Congress about the renewed conflict with Iran.