(Washington, 20th) The United States Central Command issued a statement saying that on Sunday night (July 19) at 7 pm Eastern Time (7 am, July 20, Malaysia Time), the US military launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran.
The statement noted that this marks the ninth consecutive night the US military has launched military operations against Iran, aimed at further weakening Iran's capability to attack commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
According to reports from Iran’s media cited by Xinhua News Agency, explosions were heard on the 20th in various parts of Iran. Multiple explosions were reported from Mahshahr Port and Khomeini Port in southwestern Iran, as well as the southern port city Sirik. Air defense systems in the southeastern port of Konarak have also been activated.
Additionally, according to Iran's Press TV, the US military struck the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz.
Additionally, according to Iran's Press TV, the US military struck the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz.
Earlier that day, the US Central Command stated on social media that the US Navy was continuing to enforce a maritime blockade against Iran. As of the 19th, the US military had forced six commercial vessels to change course and rendered one commercial vessel inoperative.