US launches 11th wave of strikes on Iran, targets Hormuz Strait
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CENTCOM announced it successfully completed the 11th wave of strikes against Iran at 03:15 TSİ, targeting military operations centers, naval capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities, and military logistics infrastructure. The strikes aim to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, which remains open to commercial traffic.
The Strikes
CENTCOM launched the 11th wave of strikes against Iranian military targets at 02:00 TSİ on July 22, 2026, according to a statement on X. The strikes targeted military operations centers, naval capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities, and military logistics infrastructure. CENTCOM stated the operation was 'successfully completed' by 03:15 TSİ.
Strait of Hormuz
The strikes aim to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. CENTCOM emphasized that the strait 'remains open to commercial vessel traffic.' The 11th wave follows a series of escalating US strikes against Iranian forces in the region.
What's Next
The US military is expected to assess the damage and may announce further operations. It remains unclear whether Iran will retaliate or attempt to disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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US launches 11th wave of strikes on Iran, targets Hormuz Strait
