US strikes Iran for seventh night in a row

Published July 17, 2026 10:58pm ET



U.S. Central Command announced Friday night that it carried out its seventh consecutive night of strikes against Iran, as the conflict shows no signs of winding down.

“U.S. forces ended the seventh consecutive night of strikes against Iran on July 17 at 9:30 p.m. ET,” CENTCOM said in a statement. “U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) hit surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage, and maritime capabilities. U.S. forces employed fighter aircraft, aerial drones, and warships in addition to other assets.”

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