Iranian reports say air defense systems were activated in Tehran and strikes hit targets in Tabriz, Kermanshah, Bushehr, and Bandar Abbas during the 11th consecutive night of US operations.
The United States military conducted its 11th consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran early Wednesday, with Iranian reports confirming that air defense systems were activated in Tehran and strikes hit targets in Tabriz, Kermanshah, Bushehr, and Bandar Abbas. The new wave, reported at 02:33 Jerusalem, marks the latest escalation in a campaign that began in late June, as The Zioneer has documented. The strikes come amid heightened tensions after President Trump threatened to strike the Mount Makosh nuclear facility, vowing that Iran 'hasn't seen anything yet' by 23:47 Jerusalem on Tuesday.
The 11th night of operations was first announced by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) at 02:33 Jerusalem, stating that the strikes aimed to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, noting that Iran has attacked over 30 commercial vessels in the past three months. As the night progressed, Iranian state-aligned Noor News reported air defense systems activated in Tehran against 'hostile targets' (02:33 Jerusalem). Subsequent reports from Abu Ali Express and local sources identified strikes in Khuzestan, Tabriz, and Bushehr provinces, with footage showing a hit on an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps base in Bahan and air defenses over Karaj. The latest confirmation extends the target list to include Kermanshah and Bandar Abbas, adding to the command centers, drone warehouses, and naval infrastructure CENTCOM said it struck.
As The Zioneer reported on July 21, President Trump escalated the conflict by vowing to strike Iran's Mount Makosh nuclear site 'fairly soon,' warning that Iran has not yet experienced the full force of U.S. military action. This followed earlier threats on July 14 and a senior Iranian official's warning to CNN that American soldiers and allies would 'pay the price' for such a strike. The background also includes Iran's threats to target U.S. bases in the region if 'aggression' continues, as reported by The Zioneer on July 9, and the Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters' claim of 'powerful attacks' on U.S. bases in retaliation for earlier strikes.
The extent of damage and casualties from the overnight strikes remains unverified, with no independent confirmation from Iranian authorities or field reports. It is also unclear whether Iran will mount a retaliatory response, as it has threatened in previous cycles, or whether the U.S. will expand its target set to include nuclear facilities, as Trump has signaled.
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