US Launches Third Straight Night of Strikes on Iran

The United States military says it has launched another round of airstrikes on Iran, marking the third consecutive night of attacks as efforts to secure a ceasefire continue to falter.

In a statement released on Monday, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the latest strikes began at about 4:45 p.m. GMT and were aimed at weakening Iran’s military capabilities.

According to the command, the operation is intended to impose significant costs on Iranian forces and reduce their ability to threaten civilians and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet refuels during a patrol over the Middle East, pictured in an image shared by US Central Command on July 12, 2026. — A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet refuels during a patrol over the Middle East, pictured in an image shared by US Central Command. (Credit: screenshot/X/@CENTCOM)

The renewed offensive comes amid growing uncertainty over diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, with hostilities continuing despite attempts to broker a peace agreement.

US officials have not provided further details on the specific targets or the extent of damage caused by the latest strikes.

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