Iran, U.S. trade heavy fire; Israel continues to bomb Lebanon
July 18 (UPI) — The United States and Iran ramped up attacks on Saturday, while Israel and Lebanon did the same, as the Strait of Hormuz is still shut down.The U.S. Central Command said in a statement on X that it targeted "surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage and maritime capabilities. U.S. forces employed fighter aircraft, aerial drones, and warships in addition to other assets."CENTCOM continues to hold Iran accountable at the Commander in Chief's direction while fully…
On Saturday, July 18, the United States and Iran escalated attacks while the Strait of Hormuz remained closed. The U.S. Central Command targeted Iranian surveillance sites, military logistics, underground weapons storage, and maritime capabilities, stating it "continues to hold Iran accountable at the Commander in Chief's direction while fully enforcing a naval blockade against Iranian ports." Iran reported damage to infrastructure, including a water desalination plant in Jask, affecting 10,000 people. Iran retaliated by attacking Kuwait, damaging a desalination plant and an oil facility, causing injuries and "severe material losses." Jordan's army intercepted 10 Iranian missiles. Meanwhile, Israel increased attacks on Lebanon, with an Israeli drone hitting Nabatieh and warplanes striking Mansouri. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun departed for Washington, D.C., to discuss a ceasefire with Israel and regional security.
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