The US military struck targets in Iran overnight, including a border crossing near Iraq, killing at least two people, according to reports. The operation also marked the first known use of a B-1 bomber in the ongoing campaign, reports indicate. The strikes are part of a sustained US campaign against Iranian military infrastructure.
The US military completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran overnight, marking the 12th consecutive night of the campaign. For the first time, a B-1 bomber was used in the operation, according to multiple reports. The strikes hit the Shalamcheh border crossing near Iraq, killing two Iranians and wounding 11, Iranian authorities said. The use of the B-1 represents a significant escalation in the types of assets deployed, though the Pentagon has not yet detailed the specific mission of the bomber.
The Zioneer has been tracking the campaign since its early hours. At 06:53 Jerusalem, the desk reported that CENTCOM had confirmed the completion of the 12th round of strikes, with Iranian media initially reporting at least two killed at the border crossing. Later versions of the same bulletin, also published at 06:53, added that Iranian officials confirmed 11 wounded in the Shalamcheh strike. The B-1 component was first confirmed in the latest update from the desk, distinguishing this night from previous ones.
As The Zioneer reported earlier this morning, the campaign has targeted command centers, air defense sites, and other strategic facilities across Iran. Background reports from the past two weeks have documented a sustained US effort, including strikes on surveillance infrastructure, drone storage, and missile capabilities. The 12-night campaign began after an Iranian attack on a US-linked oil tanker, and President Trump has stated the strikes are in part a tribute to fallen American service members.
Casualty figures and the full extent of damage from the overnight strikes remain unconfirmed. The specific role of the B-1 bomber and whether it signals a new phase of the campaign have not been officially clarified.
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