A second consecutive night of strikes unfolded as American forces hit military infrastructure in Iran, and Tehran responded by launching projectiles toward the Persian Gulf, according to reports. The exchanges mark an escalation of the kinetic confrontation between the U.S. and Iran, following CENTCOM's confirmation of earlier strikes. Details on damage or casualties are not yet available.
A second consecutive night of strikes between the U.S. and Iran is underway, according to reports circulating in security and media channels. The batch entry describes a new round of American attacks on 'extensive military infrastructure' in Iran, followed by Iranian retaliatory fire toward the Persian Gulf.
As The Zioneer reported, the first wave of strikes — described by CENTCOM as self-defense operations against Iranian surveillance, communication, and air defense sites — was completed early this morning. Iran subsequently claimed attacks on U.S. forces in the region, claims the Pentagon has denied. A second, apparently smaller wave of strikes was reported against targets in southern Iran around 23:16 UTC.
This latest episode suggests both sides are continuing to exchange fire rather than de-escalate. No official confirmation from CENTCOM or Iranian state media has been issued on this new batch of reports. The Persian Gulf — where the U.S. Fifth Fleet is based in Bahrain — has been the focal point of Iranian retaliation.
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- StrongTrump says US 'hitting Iran hard,' vows to secure Strait of Hormuz, calls Tehran 'crazy'
- StrongTrump announces US strikes on Iranian missile depots and radar sites
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