US Launches Airstrikes Against Iran After First Military Losses Since War Resumed
The United States launched airstrikes against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz on July 19, 2026, following the first US military losses since open hostilities in the Middle East war resumed. The strikes targeted Iranian command centers, air defense systems, and missile launch sites. Kuwait reported intercepting Iran drone attacks, with explosions heard in Bahrain.
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France24 reported Kuwait intercepting Iran drone attacks and explosions in Bahrain, while TASS focused on US military strikes on Iran's infrastructure.
Kuwait says intercepting Iran drone attacks as explosions heard in Bahrain
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The US military reported attacks on command centers, air defense and coastal surveillance sites, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and communications networks
The US military says that the strikes will degrade Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners in the Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran traded missiles and airstrikes on Sunday as Washington sought to "punish" Tehran for the US military's first losses since open hostilities in the Middle East war resumed. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.