The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it has completed a large-scale air operation targeting dozens of IRGC positions across Iran, including command centers, missile storage and launch sites, and UAV infrastructure. The strikes came in response to an attempted Iranian ballistic missile attack on US forces overnight, which was entirely intercepted. CENTCOM also noted that over 50,000 US troops are currently deployed across the Middle East.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced early Thursday that it has completed a large-scale air operation against dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets across Iran, including command-and-control centers, missile storage and launch sites, UAV operating bases, coastal surveillance and radar installations, and naval infrastructure. The strikes were a direct response to an attempted Iranian ballistic missile attack on US forces overnight, which was entirely intercepted. This completes the latest wave of strikes that began after a six-day pause, as first reported by The Zioneer at 00:48 Jerusalem.
The thread of reporting developed rapidly. At 00:48 Jerusalem, an initial report indicated a new wave of strikes. Shortly after, CENTCOM officially confirmed the strikes and noted the six-day operational pause. Iranian media reported attacks in Sirik city and Fars province. Subsequently, the US military confirmed strikes on dozens of targets near the Strait of Hormuz, including Qeshm Island, Kish Island, Bushehr, and Bandar Abbas. The current announcement specifies the full range of targets and the reason for the operation.
The campaign represents a sustained US effort to degrade Iranian military capabilities. As The Zioneer reported earlier this month, the US air campaign included a ten-night stretch that ended July 21, targeting missile sites, drone depots, and radar facilities across southern and central Iran. The current operation follows a pattern of strikes that have shifted from deterrence to direct kinetic engagement after Iranian provocations, including the July 28 ballistic missile attempt. CENTCOM also disclosed that over 50,000 US troops are currently deployed across the Middle East.
No casualty figures have been reported, and the full extent of damage is still being assessed. The Iranian regime has not yet issued an official response to the strikes.
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