President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a new threat to Iran concerning its ongoing attacks against commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
“From this point forward,” Trump said on Truth Social, “any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether it be by Missile, Rocket, Drone, or any other device or weapon, the United States will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT, including those located next to, or in, the Capital City of Tehran. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
U.S. Central Command indicated: “Over the past three months, Iran has attacked more than 30 commercial vessels transiting the international waterway vital for regional and global trade. The unwarranted attacks have endangered hundreds of innocent mariners and undermined freedom of navigation.
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U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced the completion of the 11th consecutive night of strikes as of 8 p.m. ET.
The strikes targeted Iranian military operations centers, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities, and military logistics… pic.twitter.com/XVaU5IvF4P
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) July 22, 2026
“Despite Iranian aggression, the Strait of Hormuz remains open for commercial vessel transit. Since early May, CENTCOM forces have helped facilitate the transit of approximately 900 commercial vessels and 450 million barrels of crude oil.”
CENTCOM also said Tuesday night it successfully completed the 11th consecutive evening of strikes against Iran.
Every operational success in the Middle East begins and ends with service members focused on their missions, including the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of July 21, U.S. forces have redirected 8 commercial vessels and disabled 1 to fully enforce the blockade. pic.twitter.com/e9020BcaCQ
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 21, 2026
Officials said: “CENTCOM assets targeted Iranian military operations centers, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities, and military logistics infrastructure to further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.”
The U.S. launched another round of overnight strikes on Iran, hitting targets deeper inside the country and near the Strait of Hormuz, as President Trump warns more attacks on Iran’s nuclear program could come “very soon.”
Iran responded with overnight strikes that set off… pic.twitter.com/prspjcYCgN
— Fox News (@FoxNews) July 22, 2026
The War Department on Tuesday released the identity of a third U.S. service member believed to have been killed in the Iranian attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.
BREAKING: The Department of War has released the identity of a third U.S. service member believed to have been killed in the Iranian attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.
Officials identified the soldier as Sgt. Angel Rampersad, 28, who had previously been listed as… pic.twitter.com/hFkeNfVVV4
— Fox News (@FoxNews) July 22, 2026
“Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, New York, is believed to have been killed in action on July 17, 2026, during an enemy attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan. The incident is under investigation,” officials said.
“U.S. Central Command previously announced this Soldier as missing. The Soldier status was updated to a Duty Status–Whereabouts Unknown and is believed to be deceased.”
Sgt. Rampersad was assigned to 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 10th Army Air & Missile Defense Command, Ansbach, Germany.
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