[US-Israel, Iran War Day #143] US Launches 9th Night of Strikes on Iran

In Brief…

• Iran increased production of missiles, drones and other military equipment during the war rather than scaling it back, acting Defence Minister Majid Ebnolreza said on Monday.
• Bahrain and Kuwait sounded warning sirens and activated air defense systems against attacks by the Islamic Republic on Monday, according to separate official statements.
• US President Donald Trump said the United States had struck Iran “very hard again tonight” in honour of American service members killed in the conflict.
• Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed two oil tankers “exploded and were brought to a halt” late Sunday after attempting to transit the southern Strait of Hormuz under what it described as US pressure.
• US Central Command said American naval forces enforcing the blockade against Iran have redirected six commercial vessels and disabled one as of July 19 to ensure “full compliance.”

This is a developing story that HO1 will continue to monitor.
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[UPDATE] US begins 10th consecutive night of Iran strikes, CENTCOM says