U.S. forces completed a third round of strikes against Iran while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened continued attacks until American involvement in the region ends.
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Central Command released footage of American forces striking approximately 140 Iranian military targets Saturday as fighting intensified over attacks on commercial vessels and Tehran renewed its claim that the Strait of Hormuz was closed.
The operation marked the third round of U.S. strikes against Iran during the week of July 6 through July 11. CENTCOM said American forces used precision weapons launched from land- and sea-based fighter aircraft, drones and naval vessels.
The latest targets included Iranian missile and drone positions, naval capabilities, ammunition storage facilities, communications networks and coastal surveillance sites.
CENTCOM said the Saturday operation brought the total number of Iranian targets struck over three nights to more than 300. The command described the campaign as an effort to reduce Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial vessels using the Strait of Hormuz.
“TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) completed a third round of strikes this week against Iran, July 11, holding Iranian forces accountable for attacking another commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz,” the command said.
“U.S. forces hit approximately 140 Iranian military targets with precision munitions launched by land- and sea-based fighter aircraft, drones, and naval vessels. Targets included Iranian missile and drone sites, naval capabilities, ammunition storage facilities, communication networks, and coastal surveillance locations.”
The military said commercial ships continued using the strategically important waterway despite Iran’s declarations and continued attacks.
“During three nights of strikes this week, CENTCOM has struck more than 300 targets at the direction of the Commander in Chief to degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial vessels freely transiting the strait,” CENTCOM said. “Commercial vessel transits through the vital international maritime corridor continue.”
The command said U.S. forces had assisted more than 800 commercial vessels carrying 400 million barrels of crude oil through the strait since early May.
“Since early May, U.S. forces have helped facilitate the successful transit of more than 800 commercial vessels and 400 million barrels of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz,” CENTCOM said.
Footage released following the strikes showed aircraft and cruise-missile attacks carried out during the week.
The video description stated: “U.S. Central Command forces striking Iranian military targets after launching aircraft and cruise missiles in response to Iran’s attack on commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz during the week of July 6-11, 2026.”
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps responded by saying additional attacks would continue until “the end of US interference in this region.”
Iranian negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf also warned Sunday that Tehran would not accept what he characterized as one-sided agreements.
“The era of one-sided deals is OVER. We told you: keep your word or pay the price,” Qalibaf said.
Iran continued targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz even after CENTCOM announced completion of the third round of strikes.
The latest confrontation followed attacks on commercial ships near Oman. Iran said it targeted one vessel because it was traveling along an unapproved route and later disabled a second ship.
India reported that one of its citizens was missing after the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy was attacked off Oman. Ten other Indian crew members were rescued.
Iran also claimed responsibility for attacks against military and support facilities in Jordan and several Gulf nations.
The Revolutionary Guards said they destroyed a command-and-control center and drone hangars in Jordan, struck a U.S. radar installation in Kuwait, targeted aircraft-carrier support and refueling platforms in Oman and destroyed a jet maintenance center and command facility in Qatar.
Qatar said falling shrapnel injured three people, including a child.
Jordan’s state news agency reported that three missiles launched from Iran landed inside Jordan early Sunday, causing minor property damage but no casualties.
Oman said drones targeted sites in its Musandam region but did not disclose whether anyone was injured.
The United Arab Emirates said its air defenses engaged Iranian missiles and drones. Warning sirens sounded in Bahrain, and explosions were reported in Doha.
Tehran had warned that retaliation over the container-ship incident would bring a “severe response.”
Despite Iran’s renewed closure declaration, the Joint Maritime Information Center said Sunday that the southern route through the Strait of Hormuz remained open.
“The Strait of Hormuz is an international waterway and is not subject to coercion or control by any single nation,” the advisory said, quoting U.S. Naval Forces Central Command. “Despite Iran’s claims that the Strait is closed, U.S. forces are prepared to maintain freedom of navigation and safeguard lawful commerce in accordance with international law.”
“The southern route of the Strait remains open.”
JMIC said in its July 12 advisory that the security threat in the strait remained “severe,” but the southern passage was operating and had been widened to support traffic moving in both directions.
The center advised shipowners, operators and crews to monitor VHF communications from naval forces and remain alert to a mine-danger area within the traditional traffic-separation system.
Vessels were strongly encouraged to coordinate with Naval Forces Central Command’s Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping office for current information about safe routes.
The advisory emphasized that such coordination was voluntary, vessels could use the southern passage without authorization, and no authority controlled access or required payment for transit.
The latest U.S. strikes followed an earlier wave Tuesday in which American forces struck more than 80 Iranian targets after Tehran attacked several vessels in the strait.
President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that the ceasefire with Iran was “over.”
“I don’t want to deal with them anymore. They’re scum,” Trump told reporters before ordering a second round of attacks Wednesday evening.
Iran subsequently struck a Cyprus-flagged container ship and again declared the Strait of Hormuz closed Saturday, prompting the third U.S. operation.
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