The United States has released footage showing what it described as its 13th consecutive night of military strikes on targets in Iran, including missile launchers and boats.

The strikes are part of an ongoing campaign aimed at reducing Iran’s ability to threaten maritime and commercial activity in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane linking the Persian Gulf with global energy markets. The waterway is closely watched by governments, energy companies and insurers because it is a narrow chokepoint for oil and liquefied natural gas shipments. The focus on both land-based and maritime targets points to a broader effort to limit Iranian military capabilities in and around key regional waterways.

The release of the footage comes amid heightened tensions tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict and wider geopolitical dynamics in the Gulf. By targeting missile launchers as well as boats, the campaign is directed at assets that could affect maritime security and commercial shipping.

Prediction-market activity cited in the source indicated a higher perceived likelihood of Iranian military action against a Gulf state, with sub-market odds for July 24, 2026, rising from 58% to 69.5% YES. Such markets reflect trader positioning and should not be read as official intelligence assessments or confirmation of planned military action.

European military action against Iran remained a lower-probability scenario in the same market context. The cited markets showed a modest increase in odds to 4.9% YES by July 31, 2026.

Observers are watching for potential Iranian responses, particularly any military action involving Gulf states. Statements or military movements by European governments could also affect assessments of possible European involvement. The key dates identified in the source were July 24 and July 31, when further developments could either escalate or stabilize the current tensions.