### [2026-07-23](/feed/2026/07/23/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# The U.S. CENTCOM reports on X that they have conducted strikes against Iran for a 13th consecutive night amidst clashes over shipping routes, with explosions reported in Ahvaz, Bandar Abbas, and Qeshm Island. 




### Sources:

1. [MENA via ''The New Arab](https://www.newarab.com/news/us-launches-13th-night-strikes-iran-war-escalates)
2. [WLS-TV](https://abc7chicago.com/story/us-military-says-launching-strikes-iran-clashes-escalate-shipping-routes/19565269/)

### Changes:

1. CENTCOM reports on X that they have conducted strikes against Iran for a 13th consecutive night amidst clashes over shipping routes, with explosions reported in Ahvaz, Bandar Abbas, and Qeshm Island.  _2026-07-24 01:53:23 (First version)_
1. The U.S. CENTCOM reports on X that they have conducted strikes against Iran for a 13th consecutive night amidst clashes over shipping routes, with explosions reported in Ahvaz, Bandar Abbas, and Qeshm Island.  _(Current version)_

### Related:

1. [Explosions are reported in Iran's Qeshm Island, Bushehr, Ahvaz, and Bandar Abbas, including a bridge in Bandar Khamir. A truck on the bridge is reported to be targeted, killing the driver. ](/feed/2026/07/16/explosions-are-reported-in-iran-s-qeshm-island-bushehr-ahvaz-and-bandar-abbas-including-a-bridge-in-bandar-khamir-a.md) _Context: Ahvaz, Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island_
2. [Explosions are reported in the Iranian cities of Ahvaz and Bandar Abbas, and the islands of Kish and Qeshm. ](/feed/2026/07/14/explosions-are-reported-in-the-iranian-cities-of-ahvaz-and-bandar-abbas-and-the-islands-of-kish-and-qeshm.md) _Context: Ahvaz, Bandar Abbas, Middle Eastern crisis, Qeshm Island_
3. [Qeshm governor "Hossein Amir Teymouri" reports that 10 of 11 projectiles hit Bandar Abbas and the Abu Musa and Qeshm islands. ](/feed/2026/07/12/qeshm-governor-hossein-amir-teymouri-reports-that-10-of-11-projectiles-hit-bandar-abbas-and-the-abu-musa-and-qeshm-isl.md) _Context: Bandar Abbas, Middle Eastern crisis, Qeshm Island_
4. [U.S. forces strike Iranian air-defence, coastal surveillance, and missile sites after attacks hit three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, with explosions heard in Bandar Abbas, Bandar Sirik, and Qeshm Island. Iran accuses the U.S. of violating their memorandum of understanding and warns of retaliation. ](/feed/2026/07/7/us-forces-strike-iranian-air-defence-coastal-surveillance-and-missile-sites-after-attacks-hit-three-commercial-vesse.md) _Context: Bandar Abbas, Middle Eastern crisis, Qeshm Island_
5. [The United States Central Command launches a second round of airstrikes on targets throughout Iran. Additionally, CENTCOM released video footage of the strikes on their website and X. ](/feed/2026/06/10/the-united-states-central-command-launches-a-second-round-of-airstrikes-on-targets-throughout-iran-additionally-centco.md) _Context: Middle Eastern crisis, X_
6. [The U.S., Bahraini, and Kuwaiti militaries intercept ballistic missiles and drones fired by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps at U.S. military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait after a U.S. "self-defense" strike on Iran's Qeshm Island. ](/feed/2026/06/2/the-us-bahraini-and-kuwaiti-militaries-intercept-ballistic-missiles-and-drones-fired-by-the-islamic-revolutionary-gu.md) _Context: Middle Eastern crisis, Qeshm Island_
7. [CENTCOM announces that they have conducted strikes against radar and command-and-control sites for drones in Goruk, Hormozgan, and Qeshm Island. ](/feed/2026/05/31/centcom-announces-that-they-have-conducted-strikes-against-radar-and-command-and-control-sites-for-drones-in-goruk-horm.md) _Context: Middle Eastern crisis, Qeshm Island_
8. [The U.S. military says that it intercepted four Iranian drones and struck an Iranian drone station in Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan province. However, the U.S says that the ceasefire remains in place despite the strikes. ](/feed/2026/05/27/the-us-military-says-that-it-intercepted-four-iranian-drones-and-struck-an-iranian-drone-station-in-bandar-abbas-horm.md) _Context: Bandar Abbas, Middle Eastern crisis_
9. [The U.S. Central Command announces that it launched "self-defense" airstrikes in southern Iran, including strikes on surface-to-air missile launch sites in Bandar Abbas and on IRGC Navy boats attempting to lay mines. However, two sources state that the ceasefire remains intact. Additionally, Mehr News Agency reports that the situation is calm. ](/feed/2026/05/25/the-us-central-command-announces-that-it-launched-self-defense-airstrikes-in-southern-iran-including-strikes-on-sur.md) _Context: Bandar Abbas, Middle Eastern crisis_
10. [Reports indicate nighttime attacks in the greater Tehran area, in Ahvaz, Chahbahar, Jask, Shiraz, and Yazd, as well as near Shahid Kalantari Port, Tis Port, and the Imam Ali base. ](/feed/2026/04/7/reports-indicate-nighttime-attacks-in-the-greater-tehran-area-in-ahvaz-chahbahar-jask-shiraz-and-yazd-as-well-as-n.md) _Context: Ahvaz, Middle Eastern crisis_