US Central Command Launches Precision Strikes Against Iranian Coastal Defenses
On July 15, 2026, U.S. Central Command executed a 90-minute wave of airstrikes targeting Iranian military assets on Greater Tunb Island and along the coast. The operations focused on degrading coastal defense systems, cruise missile storage facilities, and launch sites used to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials confirmed that at least seven military personnel were killed in preceding overnight strikes. These actions follow the formal reimposition of a U.S. naval blockade.