The inferno of bombardments, strikes, and multiple shocks continues in Iran.
The Americans struck cities on the coast and inland, targeting civilian infrastructure, bridges, and tunnels, causing chaos.
However, the retaliation by the Iranians and the IRGC, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran, was even more destructive.
1) Two tankers violated the designated route and struck mines, causing terrible explosions.
2) Iran struck a US warship in the Indian Ocean, which subsequently altered its course immediately.
3) The IRGC reported successful attacks on ammunition depots in Kuwait and fuel storage tanks in Jordan.
Americans relentlessly strike Iran targeting bridges and tunnels as explosions rock Bushehr, Sanadaj, Yazd, Lar, Darab, Sirik, and Qeshm
For the seventh consecutive night, American attacks on Iran continued.
A barrage of explosions occurred in Bushehr, Sanadaj, Yazd, Lar, Darab, on the island of Sirik, and in Qeshm.
The US attacked three more bridges and tunnels in Hormozgan.
The US Central Command, CENTCOM, stated: "Today at 3 p.m. Eastern Time, for the seventh consecutive night, we conducted a round of strikes against Iran."
A missile struck the mast of the maritime traffic control center in Lark.
Key southern highways came under fire from American fighter jets.
Following the airstrikes on road and transport infrastructure in the Hormozgan province, the governor's office and official sources reported the blockading of several key routes and the destruction of several bridges and tunnels in the province.
According to the latest official reports, the status of the damaged axes is as follows:
1) Shahid Mirzaei Tunnel: This strategically important tunnel on the Bandar Abbas to Hajiabad axis is closed in both directions until further notice due to hostile attacks.
2) Shor River Bridge: This bridge, located on the transit route from Bandar Abbas to Sirjan, has been targeted by an airstrike by the American military.
3) Three lane Minab Highway Bridge: The Raft highway bridge on the three lane Minab highway toward Rodan has also sustained a direct attack.
4) Severe attacks in Bandar Abbas
The sound of several explosions and aircraft flying in and around Bandar Abbas has been reported.
#Iran / #USA ????: Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (#IRGC) reportedly struck a military base hosting US troops in #Jordan ??.
— War Noir (@war_noir) July 18, 2026
IRGC seemingly used several Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles (MRBMs) with HE warheads to carry out the attack (likely “Kheibar Shekan” and/or “Emad”). pic.twitter.com/dO5VkM6KZ1
Iran struck an American warship in the Indian Ocean with a missile, and it immediately retreated
Iranian forces struck an American vessel in the northern Indian Ocean, Iran state broadcaster reported, citing the Iranian military.
As reported, Iranian naval missile systems attacked the vessel using a cruise missile.
Following the launch of the missile, the opposing side was forced to retreat to a distance inaccessible to Iranian forces, the media reported.
The vessel was not commercial, but belongs to the American military.
Earlier, it was reported that two oil tankers exploded and caught fire while crossing a mined area south of the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the IRGC, oil exports through the transport artery are impossible until American aggression ends.
IRGC: Inferno in Kuwait and Jordan as US ammunition depots are hit with Al-Azraq base targeted
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, IRGC, the elite unit of the Iranian Armed Forces, announced successful attacks on American military installations in Kuwait.
"Drones attacked an ammunition depot at Camp Al-Udayri, a headquarters building and ammunition storage facility at Ali al-Salem Air Base, as well as several communications centers in Kuwait."
The IRGC also reported successful attacks on American military installations in Jordan.
"Drones also struck fuel tanks . at Al-Azraq Air Base in Jordan."
It is noted that Al-Azraq is considered one of the key American bases in the region due to its location, infrastructure, military equipment, and significant investments by Washington.
#Iran / #USA ????: Iranian Navy carried out missile strikes targeting US ships —reportedly in Indian Ocean.
— War Noir (@war_noir) July 17, 2026
Artesh unit notably used Long Range Naval Missiles —possibly “Qadr-380” (Ghadir-380) or similar Long-Range Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles. pic.twitter.com/sfqnzxWp66
IRGC: Two oil tankers explode on mines in the Strait of Hormuz causing chaos and massive fires
Two oil tankers attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz via a mined route when they exploded and caught fire, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, IRGC, the elite unit of the Iranian Armed Forces, reported.
"Two oil tankers, which the Americans deceived into passing through a mined route south of the Strait of Hormuz, exploded and caught fire."
The IRGC Navy, for its part, stressed that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to transit due to the extreme danger caused by US actions.
Inferno: Iran strikes strategic installations in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, while multiple helicopters are destroyed in Syria
Massive attacks were carried out by Iran on regional US bases in the area.
Multiple helicopters were destroyed in Syria.
A US naval control radar was targeted in Oman. Explosions occurred in Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, IRGC, the elite military unit of Iran, announced another successful attack on American military installations at Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain.
"Iranian military drones struck aircraft hangars, American Army fuel tanks, as well as several communications centers in Bahrain," the state broadcaster reported, citing the IRGC.
The military stressed that the attacked air base is one of the most important centers for US air and naval operations in the region.
An inferno of fire at Al-Azraq base in the United Arab Emirates.
Kuwait claimed that installations came under attack.
#Iran / #USA ????: Iranian Army (“Artesh”) carried out additional Drone strikes targeting US Bases in #Bahrain ??:
— War Noir (@war_noir) July 18, 2026
As in previous waves, Artesh unit used several “Arash-2” Loitering Munition (OWA-UAVs) during the new wave of the “Operation Thunder”. pic.twitter.com/ZJTFVpkIZ4
The Al Udeid base in Qatar was evacuated, while American fighter jets were transferred to Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Satellite images show dozens of American fighter jets and tankers departing from the largest US air base in Qatar.
Arab sources reported an attack on a vessel in an Oman port.
Claim by Kuwait regarding the attack by Iran on a power station and desalination facilities.
The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy of Kuwait claimed that one of the country's power stations and desalination facilities was hit during missile attacks by the Iranian armed forces.
A total of 14 buildings were destroyed as a result of Iranian ballistic missiles accurately hitting positions of American equipment at King Faisal Air Base in Jordan two days ago.
IRGC: A long range radar system and several American strategic refueling aircraft were destroyed.
The IRGC carried out a large scale and surprise attack on the American air base at Al Udeid in Qatar.
During this attack, a long range radar system and several American strategic refueling aircraft were completely destroyed, and many others sustained severe damage.
In a preemptive strike, Iran destroyed HIMARS launchers stationed at the UN camp in Kuwait.
This incident revealed once again the secret role of this organization in military operations, similar to its role in Gaza and Yemen, and the deception of public opinion regarding the nature of the UN.
CBS News: Dozens of American soldiers injured in Jordan while Saudi Arabia is hit after four months
CBS News, citing American officials, reported:
"Several American soldiers were injured after the bombardment of their bases during Iran attack on two Jordan bases this week."
Significantly, an Iranian missile attack occurred on an American base in Saudi Arabia after 4 months.
Iran launched a ballistic missile at an American military base in Saudi Arabia.
According to the media outlet, this action is the first direct Iranian attack in Saudi Arabia in the last four months.
The Amir Sultan base and the port of Yanbu in Saudi Arabia became targets of missile attacks.
News sources report missile attacks on strategic positions and infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.
According to these sources, the base became a target of missile attacks after American refueling aircraft took off from the Amir Sultan air base in the southern city of Al-Kharj.
Concurrently, there were reports of other explosions at the Yanbu industrial port and at other American bases in Al-Kharj.
Following the attacks, the National Early Warning System of Saudi Arabia issued an urgent and immediate warning for high risk in the southern city of Al-Kharj.
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