U.S. Central Command announced that it launched additional strikes against Iran at 17:00 ET Monday (00:00 Jerusalem), ordered by the President, to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten civilian and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The statement did not specify the number of targets or the duration of the operation.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it launched additional precision strikes against Iran on Monday, July 13, at 00:00 Jerusalem time (17:00 ET Sunday), with the stated goal of protecting civilian and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The Zioneer first reported the announcement at 00:19 Jerusalem, initially citing an unverified heavy explosion in the port city of Jask. Within minutes, updated statements confirmed the strikes were ordered by the President, and a subsequent report named CENTCOM Commander General Brad Cooper as the authorizing officer.
The Zioneer's coverage of this operation has evolved rapidly. The first bulletin (v1, 00:19) reported the explosion in Jask as unverified. A second update (v2, same timestamp) confirmed the presidential order. A third update (v3, same timestamp) identified General Cooper as the commander who authorized the wave. The current statement does not specify the number of targets or the operation's duration.
The strikes are the latest in a sustained U.S. military campaign to secure the Strait of Hormuz. As The Zioneer reported on June 10, CENTCOM conducted precision strikes on Iranian surveillance systems, communication sites, and air defense positions, and separately struck an oil tanker attempting to breach the naval blockade. On July 8, a wave of strikes was launched in retaliation for attacks on tankers. On June 28, strikes hit newly-built Iranian installations including surveillance and drone storage.
The CENTCOM statement did not provide details on the number of targets, casualties, or whether the operation is ongoing. The initial report of an explosion in Jask remains unverified. The Zioneer will continue to monitor for additional information.
5 developments
- DevelopingUS strikes prioritize Strait of Hormuz freedom of navigation, sources say
- DevelopingAnalyst: US strikes in southern Iran aim to pave way for occupation of Iranian island
- DevelopingIran Targets Hormuz Shipping to Enforce Protection Payments, The Zioneer Analysis Says
- ConfirmedUS targets around the Strait of Hormuz exposed to potential threats
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