U.S. Central Command says seven-day airstrike campaign on Iran has ended

U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces ended a seven-day airstrike campaign on Iran at 9:30 p.m. on July 17. The operation struck reconnaissance outposts, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage sites, and maritime targets, with fighter jets, drones, and warships deployed. The command said it is continuing to hold Iran accountable under orders from the commander in chief while fully enforcing a maritime blockade of Iranian ports. It added that more than 50,000 U.S. troops are currently operating in the Middle East and remain on alert for an immediate response.