A single-source report claims the US military has launched a massive wave of strikes targeting over 80 Iranian positions, in retaliation for Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The report, published at 08:43 Jerusalem, has not been independently verified.
At 08:43 Jerusalem this morning, a single source reported that the US has launched “massive” strikes on over 80 Iranian targets in retaliation for Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The report has not been independently verified. This comes after the US military and CENTCOM confirmed overnight strikes on over 80 targets, as detailed in multiple reports from 00:50 Jerusalem.
The Zioneer first reported at 00:32 Jerusalem that CENTCOM confirmed powerful strikes against Iranian targets. By 00:50, a series of reports solidified the picture: CENTCOM said it struck 80 targets, including air defense systems, command and control networks, coastal radar sites, anti-ship missile capabilities, and over 60 IRGC fast boats. The US military later detailed that the strikes also hit drone launch sites and coastal surveillance systems, and Iranian sources reported several wounded at Sirik port. The verification evolved from initial unconfirmed reports to official CENTCOM confirmation, and then to detailed target lists.
As The Zioneer reported on June 11, US officials said the campaign focused on neutralizing Iranian threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Vice President Vance said on July 1 that the strikes were a response to attacks on shipping and were intended to apply leverage for safe passage. A 22-nation coalition condemned Iran’s global terror sponsorship, as reported on June 11.
The new report’s single-source nature means its claims of a “massive” operation have not been independently verified beyond the already-confirmed strikes. The status of any Iranian retaliation, including earlier reports of IRGC strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain, remains unconfirmed. The exact number of targets and the full scope of the operation continue to be assessed.
12 developments
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