WorldPosted at: Jul 18 2026 12:55PM


Iran warns of ‘full-scale offensive’ as US completes seventh night of strikes

Washington/ Tehran, July 18 (UNI) Iran on Saturday warned the United States of a possible “full-scale offensive” if US attacks continue. The warning came as the US military said it had completed its seventh consecutive night of strikes against Iran, targeting surveillance facilities, military logistics sites, underground weapons storage and maritime capabilities, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continued to escalate across the Middle East.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Friday’s operation involved fighter aircraft, drones and naval assets as part of efforts to further weaken Iran’s military capabilities. The latest strikes came as Iran continued launching attacks against US allies in the region, prompting several Gulf states to raise security alerts.
“US forces conducted strikes against Iranian military targets, including surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage, and maritime capabilities,” CENTCOM said.
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