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Iran’s cruise missile use raises risks for Persian Gulf shipping - WSJ

Jul 18, 2026, 03:33 GMT+1

Iran’s reported shift toward using cruise missiles against commercial vessels has made the Persian Gulf conflict deadlier for civilian shipping, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

The newspaper said at least three seafarers were killed and more than a dozen injured over the past week, bringing the total number of commercial sailors killed since the war began to at least 17, according to the International Maritime Organization. It also reported that Strait of Hormuz traffic fell to eight transits on Thursday, down from about 30 a day the previous week.

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Jul 18, 2026, 02:49 GMT+1

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Friday it completed its latest wave of strikes against Iran after a seventh consecutive night of attacks.

In a post on X, CENTCOM said the operation targeted surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage facilities and maritime capabilities using fighter aircraft, drones, warships and other military assets.

Kuwait army says air defenses intercepting Iranian drone attacks

Jul 18, 2026, 01:23 GMT+1

Kuwait’s military said on Friday its air defenses were responding to hostile drone attacks following what it described as Iranian aggression.

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Iranian army says drones targeted US bases in Jordan, Kuwait

Jul 18, 2026, 00:53 GMT+1

Iran’s army said on Friday its drones targeted US military facilities in Jordan and Kuwait as part of an operation against American positions in the region.

In a statement carried by Iran’s official media, the army said explosive drones targeted a US ammunition depot at Al-Adairi camp, command buildings and ammunition storage facilities at Ali Al Salem Air Base, as well as several bridges in Kuwait.

The statement also said Iranian drones targeted fuel storage facilities at Al-Azraq air base in Jordan.

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Jul 18, 2026, 00:45 GMT+1

Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior said on Friday an emergency siren had been activated and urged citizens and residents to remain calm and move to the nearest safe location.