ATACMS surface-to-surface missiles were launched from M142 HIMARS launchers in Bahrain, according to a report. The launch is part of the ongoing US strikes against Iranian targets in the Gulf theater. Details on the number of missiles, targets, or interceptions are not yet available.
A new report has identified the missiles launched from Bahrain as ATACMS surface-to-surface missiles fired from M142 HIMARS launchers. The launch was part of the third consecutive US night of strikes against Iran, which US Central Command had confirmed earlier Monday evening (Mon 17:47 Jerusalem), stating that missiles had been launched toward Iran early Tuesday.
The Zioneer's thread of coverage began Monday evening (Mon 17:47) with a US official telling The New York Times that a larger wave of strikes was expected. Within a rapid sequence of updates, initial reports of renewed strikes emerged, followed by accounts of strikes expanding to new areas, the US Air Force continuing operations overnight, an official US Army announcement of a new wave, a CENTCOM declaration of the third consecutive night, and finally the confirmation of launches from Bahrain. The timeline reflects a fast-moving military campaign.
Broader reporting from The Zioneer has documented the Gulf theater's escalation. On Sunday (Jul 12 02:34), Israeli media reported a HIMARS launch from Bahrain. On Monday (Jul 13 01:18), ATACMS launches from Kuwait were noted. Iran, meanwhile, launched ballistic missiles toward the Strait of Hormuz on Monday (Jul 13 22:00).
The specific targets of the latest ATACMS launch, the number of missiles, and any interceptions remain unverified. The report identifying the weapon systems relies on a single source and has not been independently confirmed.
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