Military · Sunday, 19 July 2026
US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attack
The U.S. military completed an eighth consecutive night of strikes against Iranian coastal surveillance and air defense facilities.
TL;DR
The strikes were ordered by President Trump following the death of two U.S. service members in Jordan during an Iranian attack; Iran subsequently targeted U.S. assets in Kuwait. The intensifying conflict between the U.S. and Iran is directly impacting regional aviation safety and military operations in the Gulf.
Reuters19 Jul, 00:21 BST
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