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US military says it's carrying out its 12th night of strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure

U.S. Central Command says the attacks aim to curb threats to civilian shipping as Iran and regional forces trade strikes on infrastructure.

  • On Wednesday, United States Central Command announced a 12th night of strikes on Iran, targeting military infrastructure to degrade Iran's ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels in regional waters.
  • Diplomatic efforts remain stalled as Iran's foreign minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, declared an "eye for an eye" defense doctrine on Wednesday, warning that any aggression against Iranian infrastructure will compel a "powerful and decisive response."
  • Iran's Health Ministry reports 53 deaths and nearly 600 injuries from 11 days of strikes, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth estimated the United States has spent $37.5 billion on the war so far.
  • President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that the United States will destroy "one bridge or power plant" each time Iran shoots at a ship, following missile attacks that triggered alerts in Jordan, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia.
  • Rubio noted the United States remains open to negotiations, but "right now they don't seem to be serious about that," while warning against creating precedents where nations control international waterways and demand tolls.
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Current situation in the Iran war at a glance: The US is attacking Iran for the twelfth time. With Bab al-Mandab, a second strait is now becoming a problem.

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Malay Mail broke the news in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
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