The US military has just announced that it is launching more strikes against Iran, just as it has for the past 11 days or so:
At 5:30 p.m. ET today, U.S. forces began launching more strikes against Iranian military targets at the Commander in Chief's direction. The mission will continue to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting regional waters.
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 22, 2026
While this is newsworthy, it is more of an expectation now since Trump has gone full war-mode on Iran.
Earlier today, Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz was closed. CENTCOM responded by saying…
🚫CLAIM: Today, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy claimed that it controls exit and entry to the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that international mariners can only use routes the IRGC prefers. This is FALSE.
✅FACT: Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz. The international waterway remains open for transit regardless of IRGC threats and attacks. Commercial vessels continue to use the strait with U.S. military support. Since early May, American forces have helped more than 900 ships transit the strait.
🚫CLAIM: Today, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy claimed that it controls exit and entry to the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that international mariners can only use routes the IRGC prefers. This is FALSE.
✅FACT: Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz.… pic.twitter.com/CK7wZnpumH
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 22, 2026
It was just reported by Iran International News that the IRGC is maintaining that the strait is closed, I guess meaning they will continue firing on ships:
An Iranian military source told the IRGC-affiliated Fars News on Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, rejecting a recent CENTCOM statement posted on X.
The source said the strait would remain closed as long as what it called “hostile and aggressive” US actions continue, adding that Iran has exclusive authority over managing traffic through the waterway.
The IRGC are continuing to attack Kuwait:
Kuwait’s military said its air defenses were responding to hostile drone attacks on Wednesday following what it described as Iranian aggression. The Kuwaiti Army said any explosion sounds heard were caused by air defense systems intercepting the attacks and urged residents to follow safety instructions issued by authorities.
Kuwait’s military said its air defenses were responding to hostile drone attacks on Wednesday following what it described as Iranian aggression. The Kuwaiti Army said any explosion sounds heard were caused by air defense systems intercepting the attacks and urged residents to…
— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) July 22, 2026
An IRGC-affiliated Telegram channel said on Wednesday that “suicide drones” targeted US bases in Kuwait.
— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) July 22, 2026