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Iran conflict: US launches new strikes on Iran as Gulf states intercept drones
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The United States has launched a ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iranian military assets to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, regional tensions have escalated with Kuwait intercepting drones and Iran claiming attacks on a command center in Syria.
This screengrab made on July 19, 2026 from handout video footage released by the US Central Command (Centcom) on July 18, 2026 shows US forces launching what the military says are precision strikes targeting Iranian military capabilities. Photo / Centcom / AFP
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