The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that American forces began new airstrikes against Iran at 19:00 ET Wednesday, marking the 11th consecutive night of operations. The strikes aim to further degrade Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the statement.
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that American forces began new airstrikes against Iran at 19:00 ET Wednesday, July 22, the 11th consecutive night of the campaign. The strikes aim to 'further weaken' Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the statement.
The 11th night follows the 10th consecutive night of strikes on Tuesday, July 21, which hit an underground missile city near Shiraz and southern targets, as The Zioneer reported. The campaign, which began 11 days ago, has targeted Iranian naval and coastal infrastructure along the southern coast and the Strait of Hormuz.
Specific targets and the scope of tonight's strikes have not yet been detailed. The United States has stated its objective is to secure maritime traffic in the strategic waterway, which has seen Iranian attacks on commercial vessels.
3 developments
- DevelopingUS strikes Iran for 10th consecutive night, hits underground missile city near Shiraz and southern targets
- StrongUS Army confirms fifth consecutive night of strikes on Iran, hints at broader campaign
- StrongUS military announces new wave of strikes against Iranian forces in Strait of Hormuz
- StrongUS launches fourth wave of airstrikes on Iran, striking deeper targets including Dezful and Kermanshah
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