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July 21, 2026

U.S. Bombs Iran for 10th Consecutive Night
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The United States has carried out a 10th consecutive night of strikes on
Iran, with reports of explosions in Sirik, Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island,
Shiraz and Isfahan. In response, Iran's military launched retaliatory
strikes on U.S. assets in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait, claiming hits on
U.S. radar, communications and air defense systems. Meanwhile, at least
three oil tankers erupted in flames after coming under Iranian fire
while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

On Monday, the Pentagon identified two U.S. soldiers killed in an
Iranian strike on their base in Jordan. Private Isabella Gonzales of
Carrollton, Texas, was just 19 years old. She was killed alongside First
Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan of Hawaii. They're among at least 17 U.S.
service members killed in action supporting President Trump's attacks on
Iran. This comes after The New York Times reported the Pentagon failed
to disclose nearly 100 injuries to U.S. troops since July 7.


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