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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 15, 2026 at 11:45 AM ET · Updated July 15, 2026 at 2:06 PM ET

US Central Command strikes Iran, intercepts two vessels in naval blockade

2 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

The United States announced a new round of strikes on Iran as the conflict between the two countries intensifies. US Central Command reported intercepting two vessels during a naval blockade.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 5 hr ago, when The Gateway Pundit reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from CBS News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

The Gateway Pundit 5 hr ago
(VIDEO) US Central Command Announces Morning Round of Strikes in Iran, Two Vessels Intercepted in Naval Blockade

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

CBS News 3 hr ago
U.S. announces new strikes on Iran as war intensifies

Coverage timeline

Jul 15, 11:45 AM ET
5 hr ago
The Gateway Pundit
(VIDEO) US Central Command Announces Morning Round of Strikes in Iran, Two Vessels Intercepted in Naval Blockade
Jul 15, 1:45 PM ET
3 hr ago
CBS News
U.S. announces new strikes on Iran as war intensifies
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