US military says it has ended its latest strikes on Iran

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 21, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer — Stringer WASHINGTON, July 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said it has completed its 11th consecutive day of strikes on Iran.U.S. Central Command said the strikes targeted Iranian military operations centers, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities, and military logistics infrastructure.The strikes, CENTCOM said, aimed to "further degrade" Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.CENTCOM said Iran has attacked more than 30 commercial vessels transiting the strait."The unwarranted attacks have endangered hundreds of innocent mariners and undermined freedom of navigation," it said. (Reporting by Jasper Ward and Kanishka Singh in Washington; Editing by Stephen Coates) AL-MONITOR All-Access gives you unlimited access to all our journalism, the full Daily Briefing, exclusive interviews, premium newsletters, and live events — for less than $2/week.