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The US Central Command announced the start of a new wave of strikes against Iran. The US declared a second wave of attacks on Iran.
Consensus
- The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the start of a new wave of airstrikes against Iran on July 15.
- The strikes targeted Iranian military capabilities related to threats against shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Explosions were reported in Ahvaz, southwestern Iran.
- U.S. forces are acting under orders from the commander-in-chief.
- The attacks follow a previous wave of U.S. airstrikes on July 14 targeting military sites in six Iranian cities.
Points of divergence
- CENTCOM reported that the number of fatalities in Iran from the new strikes rose to 35, including two women and a teenager, with 300 injured. — vedomosti
- President Donald Trump stated that U.S. attacks on Iran would continue until Iran says 'enough,' and claimed Iranian armed forces were weakened to a very low level after repeated strikes. — vedomosti
- The airstrikes began at 15:00 Eastern Time (22:00 Moscow time) on July 15. — vm
- Press TV reported explosions in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, U.S. airbase Sheik Isa in Bahrain, and four areas of Ahvaz. — vedomosti
Coverage (4 sources)
- US Central Command announces new wave of strikes on Iran; explosions heard in Ahvaz — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- US announces second wave of strikes on Iran — Ведомости
- US Central Command announces start of new wave of strikes on Iran — Вечерняя Москва
- US Central Command announces start of new wave of strikes on Iran — РИА Новости (Telegram)