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Iran–US: Tenth Night of Strikes, Naval Escalation at Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military announced on July 21, 2026, that it had conducted a tenth consecutive night of strikes against Iran, targeting military command centers and maritime positions. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps retaliated by striking American installations in Bahrain and Kuwait and stopping two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran threatened Washington with "even more powerful" attacks. Since the conflict began on February 28, 2026, 17 U.S. soldiers have been killed, over 420 wounded, and Iran's toll stands at 50 dead and over 500 wounded.