Day: July 23, 2026

REGIONAL ESCALATION US STRIKES IRAN-IRAQ BORDER

US military strikes hit the SHALAMCHEH crossing and BUSHEHR, leaving 2 dead and 11 injured. These operations signal a major tactical shift in the ongoing MIDEAST standoff.

#OSINT  #MiddleEast

Earlier tonight, U.S. military released this statement:

“At 10:30 p.m. ET on July 22, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces completed another round of strikes against Iran for the 12th consecutive night.

U.S. forces struck Iranian military targets including maritime capabilities, missile and drone storage facilities, coastal surveillance sites, and air defense assets. The strikes further degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial vessels.

This month, American forces have targeted dozens of Iranian military sites on land while resuming a blockade against Iran at sea. As of today, CENTCOM has redirected nine commercial vessels and disabled one to prevent ships from entering or departing Iranian ports.

More than 50,000 U.S. service members are operating across the Middle East and remain highly vigilant, focused, lethal, and ready.”
Video
 

Today in 1914, Austria-Hungary delivers a punitive 10-point ultimatum to Serbia following Archduke Ferdinand’s assassination in Sarajevo in June. The demands, which seem designed to be rejected, target Serbian sovereignty. Serbia accepts all but one. Austria-Hungary declares war

The US military says it has finished airstrikes against Iran for the twelfth night in a row.