ByDANYA SAPERSTEINJULY 20, 2026 02:37Updated: JULY 20, 2026 02:45The United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iran early Monday morning, US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated in a post to X/Twitter."The strikes will continue degrading Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners transiting the Strait of Hormuz," CENTCOM wrote.Iranian media reported explosions heard in the cities of Tabriz, Chabahar, Konarak, Bandar Mahshahr, and Bandar Imam Khomeini.This marks the ninth consecutive night of US strikes against Iran. Iran has been retaliating by targeting US bases and other infrastructure in neighboring countries.Earlier on Sunday night, the Kuwait military announced it was intercepting multiple hostile drones. Additionally, sirens were sounded in Kuwait.This is a developing story.Follow us on Google