US military launches second night of strikes against Iran

Iran Herald · July 8, 2026 War

WASHINGTON, 9th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The US military launched another round of strikes against Iran late Wednesday night, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said, in the second night of attacks. CENTCOM said on X that Wednesday's strikes are intended to "further degrade [Iran's] ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.