### [2026-07-22](/feed/2026/07/22/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# The U.S. Central Command launches a new round of strikes against Iran, marking the 12th consecutive day of attacks. 




### Sources:

1. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-hormuz-strait-war-july-22-2026-42ff3de8d135ad72ff3ba4d94cc0921d)
2. [Middle East Eye](https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-military-launches-new-round-strikes-iran?topic=War%2520on%2520Iran&nid=442386&fid=556969)

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