US Launches New Round of Airstrikes Against Iran
Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Washington, July 18 (Reporter Huang Qiang) - The U.S. Central Command issued a statement on social media on the 18th, stating that the U.S. military began a new round of airstrikes against Iran at 6 PM Eastern Time on the 18th, in order to "further weaken Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and to swiftly punish the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps."
Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
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Not specified
Activity
U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iran
Location
Iran
Unit
U.S. Central Command
Time
July 18, 18:00 EDT
Equipment
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Summary
The U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iran on July 18 at 18:00 EDT. This operation aims to further weaken Iran's capability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and to swiftly punish the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for its actions.
Key Facts
- U.S. military conducted airstrikes against Iran on July 18, 18:00 EDT.
- The airstrikes aim to weaken Iran's threat to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The operation is a response to actions by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.