US launches July 15 strikes on Iranian missile sites

The United States conducted a new wave of military strikes against Iran on July 15, targeting facilities linked to Iranian missile, drone, and coastal defense capabilities near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command stated the operations, which concluded at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, utilized precision-guided munitions against command centers, air defense sites, and coastal surveillance facilities in areas including Bandar Abbas. The command emphasized the strikes were aimed at disrupting Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the vital waterway and were carried out under directives from the U.S. President.

This latest action followed several consecutive nights of U.S. strikes, including an earlier wave on July 15 that targeted sites on Greater Tunb Island. The renewed hostilities come after President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire agreement, signed electronically on June 17, was "over." That memorandum of understanding had demanded a permanent end to hostilities and committed both sides to final peace negotiations within 60 days, aiming to preserve an earlier ceasefire from April 8.

Iranian officials reported significant casualties from the recent...