### [2026-07-17](/feed/2026/07/17/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# CENTCOM launches strikes against Iran for a seventh consecutive night. 




### Sources:

1. [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/17/us-launches-seventh-night-of-iran-strikes-as-hormuz-conflict-escalates)

### Changes:

1. The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) launches strikes against Iran for a seventh consecutive night.  _2026-07-18 05:52:06 (First version)_
1. CENTCOM launches strikes against Iran for a seventh consecutive night.  _(Current version)_

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