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US Completes 11th Consecutive Night of Airstrikes on Iran: What It Means for India, Europe and the Wider World The United States has completed an 11th consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran, extending a military campaign that has already affected shipping, energy markets and diplomacy across the Middle East. The immediate question is not only what was hit, but whether the attacks will reduce Iran’s military capacity, increase retaliation, or push both sides towards a new agreement. What happened on the 11th night? The US military said it had completed its latest round of attacks on the evening of 21 July 2026, marking the 11th successive night of strikes inside Iran. US Central Command, commonly called CENTCOM, has said that previous rounds targeted Iranian command centres, missile and drone launch sites, air-defence systems and maritime capabilities. “Maritime capabilities” can include military boats, coastal missile systems and equipment used to threaten ships. Associated Press repo...
