US forces carrying out precision strikes on Iranian military targets for the ninth consecutive night. — US Central Command handout image via AFP Stay updated on the latest news and insights. Subscribe to our newsletter here First Published: Monday, 20 Jul 2026 9:02 AM MYT WASHINGTON, July 20 — The US military said Sunday it was beginning a new wave of strikes on Iran for the ninth consecutive night.“The strikes will continue degrading Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners transiting the Strait of Hormuz,” US Central Command said in a post on X. — AFP