### [2026-07-16](/feed/2026/07/16/index.md)

##### 2026 Iran war
# The United States Central Command launches new strikes against Iran for an sixth consecutive night in an effort to degrade Iranian military capabilities. 




### Sources:

1. [Middle East Eye](https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-forces-launch-new-strikes-against-iran-us-military-says)

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6. [Iranian media report that the Iranian navy struck a U.S. Navy warship with two missiles, after it ignored warnings off the coast of Jask. United States Central Command denies the claim that a ship was hit. ](/feed/2026/05/4/iranian-media-report-that-the-iranian-navy-struck-a-us-navy-warship-with-two-missiles-after-it-ignored-warnings-off-t.md) _Context: 2026 Iran war, United States Central Command_
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