U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that the overnight wave of strikes has concluded, according to a brief statement. The announcement did not include details on the scope, targets, or duration of the operation.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed early Wednesday morning that the overnight wave of strikes against Iran has concluded. The announcement, issued around 03:53 Jerusalem, follows the initial confirmation of the strike wave at roughly 02:38 Jerusalem, during which Iranian air defense systems were activated in Tehran and explosions were reported in the city of Tabriz.
The desk's thread for this event opened at 02:38 Jerusalem with the U.S. military announcing the initiation of a new strike wave. Simultaneously, Iranian state media reported the activation of air defense systems in Tehran, while Israeli media relayed reports of explosions in Tabriz. The current confirmation from CENTCOM now formally closes this specific operation. This pattern of announcement and conclusion mirrors previous cycles. On Monday, July 20, a report citing Ynet indicated the U.S. military had completed a strike wave. Prior to that, on July 14–15, The Zioneer detailed a five-hour CENTCOM operation across six Iranian sites, and on July 12, the third round of strikes was concluded, with over 300 targets hit.
As The Zioneer has reported throughout this campaign, CENTCOM has been conducting sustained military operations against Iranian military infrastructure, targeting coastal defense systems, missile and drone launch sites, and naval capabilities. Over 50,000 U.S. service members remain deployed across the Middle East, according to CENTCOM statements cited in prior reports.
CENTCOM's brief statement tonight provided no details on the scope, specific targets, or duration of the operation. The full extent of the strikes and any damage assessments remain unverified.
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