US CENTCOM Launches Massive Retaliatory Strikes on 80 Iranian Targets
On July 7, 2026, U.S. Central Command conducted extensive airstrikes against over 80 targets in Iran, including air defense systems, command and control networks, coastal radar sites, and more than 60 IRGC small boats. The operation followed Iranian attacks on three commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump declared the June ceasefire over during a NATO summit in Ankara, citing Iran's breach of the memorandum of understanding. One strike reportedly hit a school, causing significant civilian casualties.