US Central Command says it began conducting a new wave of strikes against Iran at 19:00EDT/00:00 for the 9th consecutive night

The continuation of US strikes against Iran for the ninth consecutive night suggests escalating geopolitical tensions in the region, potentially impacting oil supply and prices.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 19 Jul 2026, 23:38 UTCOn the live feed at 23:18 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Air defenses activated in Konarak city, Sistan and Baluchestan province in southeastern Iran

23:33

Iranian press TV reports US strikes on Iranian city of Tabriz, while explosions were also reported in Iranian ports of Mahshahr and Imam Khomeini

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US Central Command says it began conducting a new wave of strikes against Iran at 19:00EDT/00:00 for the 9th consecutive night

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Explosions heard in Iran's Tabriz, according to an Iranian journalist on Telegram

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