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U.S. and Iran Extend Reciprocal Strike Pause, Trump Denies Munitions Depletion Claims
MIDDLE EAST - The reciprocal pause in U.S. and Iranian strikes has continued into additional nights with no new U.S. Central Command strike-completion announcement after the July 23 statement that forces had finished the 13th consecutive night of operations.
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Romanian F-16 Shoots Down Third Drone Over Black Sea Territorial Waters
BLACK SEA - A Romanian Air Force F-16 fighter aircraft shot down an unauthorized drone at 10:13 local time on 26 July over Romania’s territorial waters 12 km northeast of Sulina, according to the Ministry of Defense. The interception marks the third such action in three consecutive days.
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Romanian F-16s Shoot Down Second Unauthorized Drone Near Ukraine Border
ROMANIA - On July 25 at 08:22, the radar surveillance systems of the Romanian Ministry of Defense detected a new unauthorized incursion into national airspace by a drone operating in the border area with Ukraine.
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CENTCOM Completes 13th Night of Strikes on Iranian Targets
MIDDLE EAST - U.S. Central Command started the 13th consecutive night of strikes against Iranian military targets at 6:45 p.m. U.S. forces targeted Iranian military command centers, drone storage facilities, communication networks, coastal surveillance sites, and maritime capabilities.
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11th Night of Strikes on Iranian Targets Completed as Blockade Continues
MIDDLE EAST - U.S. Central Command forces completed the 11th consecutive evening of strikes against Iranian military targets at 8:15 p.m. ET on Tuesday. CENTCOM: Over the past three months Iran has attacked more than 30 commercial vessels transiting the international waterway.
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U.S. Coast Guard Monitors Chinese Research Ships Xue Long and Xue Long 2 in Bering Sea Transit
BERING SEA - The U.S. Coast Guard monitored the Chinese research ships Xue Long and Xue Long 2 as they transited north through the U.S. exclusive economic zone and over the U.S. extended continental shelf in the Bering Sea, marking the first Chinese vessels tracked in this area this year.
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U.S. Finishes Latest Strikes Against Iran
U.S. Finishes Latest Strikes Against Iran on July 20. U.S. forces struck Iranian military command centers, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and air defense systems
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U.S. Begins 9th Consecutive Night Of Strikes Against Iran
U.S. Central Command: "CENTCOM began conducting a new wave of strikes against Iran at 7 p.m. ET today for the ninth consecutive night."
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U.S. Embassy Cites Aqaba Evacuation Threat, Jordan Says Facilities Operate Normally
JORDAN - On Sunday the U.S. Embassy Amman cited a specific and credible threat that prompted Jordanian authorities to evacuate the international airport and seaport in Aqaba, and strongly advised all Americans to refrain from travel to either facility. It continues to advise Americans to avoid travel to military bases in Jordan.
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Kuwaiti Air Defenses Respond to Missiles and Drones
KUWAIT - On Sunday the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces stated that Kuwaiti air defenses are currently responding to hostile missile and drone threats following what it described as Iranian aggression.
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U.S. Completes 8th Consecutive Night of Strikes Against Iran
U.S strikes, CENTCOM forces hit Iranian military coastal surveillance and air defense facilities, maritime capabilities, and missile and drone storage sites.
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U.S. Issues Worldwide Caution on Iran Conflict and Risks to American Interests
MIDDLE EAST - The U.S. Department of State issued a Worldwide Caution on July 18 advising Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution due to heightened tensions.
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U.S. Forces Launch New Airstrikes on Iran, Naval Blockade Enforcement Continues
U.S. Forces Launch New Airstrikes on Iran, Naval Blockade Enforcement Continues. CENTCOM reported that on July 17 two U.S. service members in Jordan were killed in action and one remains missing as U.S. and partner forces responded to Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks.
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U.S. Central Command Disables Oil Tanker and Strikes Iranian Targets in Arabian Gulf, Kuwait Intercepts Drones
ARABIAN GULF - On July 15, CENTCOM forces disabled a Curacao-flagged oil tanker in the Arabian Gulf after it ignored multiple warnings while attempting to transit toward an Iranian port in violation of a naval blockade reimposed the previous day.
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U.S. Strikes Dozens Of Additional Iranian Military Targets Near Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Coastal Areas
U.S. fighter aircraft, drones, and naval vessels launched precision munitions against Iranian missile and drone sites, naval capabilities, and coastal defense systems.
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IRGC Announces Second Wave Of Operation Nsr-2, Striking Locations Within Bahrain
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) via Iranian state-run media: "IRGC has announced that the second wave of Operation Nasr-2 struck multiple weapons storage facilities, a satellite communications hub, and US military housing in Bahrain."
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U.S. Forces Complete New Strikes on Iranian Military Targets
U.S. Forces Complete New Strikes on Iranian Military Targets. During the five hour mission, U.S. forces struck military targets across Iran, including within Bushehr, Chah Bahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa, and Bandar Abbas
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CENTCOM Resumes Naval Blockade of Iranian Ports, Carries Out Third Consecutive Night Of Strikes On Iran
KUWAIT AND STRAIT OF HORMUZ - CENTCOM announced it would resume the naval blockade of Iranian ports on July 14 at 8 p.m. UTC (11 p.m. local Kuwait time) at the direction of the Commander in Chief.
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CENTCOM Completes New Wave Of Attacks On Iran, Hitting Dozens Of Targets With Precision Munitions
CENTCOM Completes New Wave Of Attacks On Iran, Hitting Dozens Of Targets With Precision Munitions
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U.S. Forces Begin Launching More Strikes Against Iran To Degrade Ability To Attack Commercial Vessels
U.S. Forces Begin Launching More Strikes Against Iran To Degrade Ability To Attack Commercial Vessels
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