U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that American forces began the 12th consecutive night of strikes against Iranian military targets at 5:30 p.m. ET (00:30 Jerusalem), stating the operation aims to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels in regional waters.
The U.S. military launched its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets early Thursday, CENTCOM confirmed. The operation began at 5:30 p.m. ET (00:30 Jerusalem), with CENTCOM stating the strikes aim to 'further degrade Iran's ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting regional waters.' The sustained campaign, now in its second week, has targeted Iranian air defenses, coastal radar, and naval infrastructure. There was no immediate comment from Iranian authorities on the scale of damage or casualties from the latest wave.
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