U.S. completes seventh night of strikes against Iran, maintains naval blockade

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that American forces completed a seventh consecutive night of attacks targeting Iran. The strikes, according to CENTCOM, were aimed at Iranian surveillance installations, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage sites, and maritime capabilities. The military command detailed that the operation involved the deployment of fighter jets, drones, warships, and other military assets. CENTCOM reiterated its stance, holding Iran responsible for the conflict's escalation. Following President Donald Trump's orders, the U.S. has maintained a naval blockade on Iranian ports. The command also stated that over 50,000 U.S. military personnel remain deployed in the Middle East, on high alert and prepared to respond to further threats. This action follows CENTCOM's re-imposition of the naval blockade on Iranian ports and vessels in the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the week, two days after Iran had warned of closing the waterway due to U.S. airstrikes. Iran has responded to the U.S. attacks with missile and drone launches targeting American interests in several Middle Eastern countries, including Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates.

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continues to hold Iran responsible for the escalation of the conflict