U.S. Pounds Iran for Fifth Consecutive Night

16/07/2026

U.S. Pounds Iran for Fifth Consecutive Night

TAMPA, July 16: The United States launched a new wave of military strikes against Iran on Thursday, marking the fifth consecutive night of operations aimed at degrading Tehran's military capabilities. According to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the strikes began at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (9:00 p.m. Kuwait time) and targeted military assets as part of the ongoing campaign. CENTCOM said the operations are intended to further weaken Iran's military capabilities, but did not immediately disclose the locations targeted or provide details on the extent of the damage inflicted.