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The United States military has conducted a third series of strikes against Iranian military targets this week, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM). The announcement came as video footage of the latest operation was released, showing a projectile being fired during the incident.

Coverage Comparison

Two reports from France 24 — English, published on July 9 and July 13, 2026, respectively, describe separate incidents. The first report, dated July 9, shows smoke rising after explosions in an unknown location, following what CENTCOM said were attacks on Iranian military targets. The video was published on July 8, 2026. The second report, dated July 13, describes what CENTCOM qualifies as the third series of strikes against Iran this week. The video, released on July 11, 2026, shows a projectile being fired.

Both reports rely on official statements and video material provided by CENTCOM, with the imagery credited to the US Central Command via Reuters. The coverage is factual and neutral, focusing on the incidents themselves rather than broader political context.

Key Claims

  • Explosions occurred in an unknown location, and CENTCOM reported attacks on Iranian military targets.
  • This was the third series of strikes against Iran this week.
  • A projectile was fired during the incident, as shown in video footage.
  • Video of the incident was published on July 8, 2026, and additional footage was available on July 11, 2026.