U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that American forces launched another round of airstrikes against Iranian military targets, marking the 13th consecutive night of operations. The strikes began at 01:45 Jerusalem time (18:45 ET) and aim to 'hold Iran accountable' and degrade threats posed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to commercial shipping lanes, according to CENTCOM.
The U.S. military campaign against Iran has entered its 13th consecutive night, with CENTCOM confirming a new wave of strikes targeting Iranian military positions. The operations, which began at 01:45 Jerusalem time, focus on reducing the IRGC's ability to threaten commercial shipping lanes in the region. CENTCOM stated the strikes are intended to 'hold Iran accountable' for ongoing hostilities. The Zioneer has reported on the escalation since the initial strikes on July 14, covering the expanding scope of operations across successive nights. Details on specific targets and damage assessments have not yet been released.
2 developments
- StrongIranian official sources report US strikes across 13 cities in southern Iran
- ConfirmedUS official confirms ongoing strikes against Iran; new explosions heard in Bandar Abbas and Kish Island
- StrongThird wave of US strikes on Iran underway, explosions reported in four southern cities
- StrongOvernight: US strikes reportedly hit Larestan, Ahvaz, and Sirik in Iran, expanding target list
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