The 13th wave of US strikes on Iran continued into the early hours of Friday, with reports of dozens of attacks in the southern cities of Ahvaz, Bandar Abbas, and Qeshm Island, according to Iranian and foreign reports. The strikes targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps bases, with B-1 bombers reportedly involved. Additional unverified reports indicate strikes in Jask, Konarak, Khorramabad, and further cities. Tehran's air defense system was activated. Iran claimed to have hit a US aircraft over Qeshm Island, but the claim remains unconfirmed. The strikes are described as unusually intense.
The 13th wave of US strikes on Iran continued into the early hours of Friday, with reports of dozens of attacks in the southern cities of Ahvaz, Bandar Abbas, and Qeshm Island, according to Iranian and foreign reports. The strikes, described as unusually intense, targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps bases, with B-1 bombers reportedly involved. This follows the initial wave that began at 01:45 Jerusalem time, when CENTCOM announced the start of the 13th consecutive night of operations. By 02:17 Jerusalem, reports emerged of at least 30 strikes in Ahvaz alone. At 03:59 Jerusalem, the strikes were reported across multiple cities including Jask, Konarak, and Khorramabad, with B-1 bombers involved. The current update confirms dozens of strikes in the three main southern cities, expanding the scope of the attack.
As The Zioneer reported earlier tonight, the 13th wave began around 02:17 Jerusalem time, initially focusing on Ahvaz, and by 03:59 the strikes were described as hitting IRGC bases across the south. The US has now conducted 13 consecutive nights of strikes against IRGC targets, aiming to degrade threats to commercial shipping lanes, according to CENTCOM. The involvement of B-1 bombers, a heavy strategic bomber, suggests a sustained campaign against Iranian military infrastructure. Tehran's air defense system was activated, indicating the strikes may be approaching the capital's vicinity.
The Iranian claim of hitting a US aircraft over Qeshm Island remains unverified, with no independent confirmation. Additional unverified reports indicate strikes in Jask, Konarak, Khorramabad, and further cities, including unconfirmed locations in central Iran. The intensity and breadth of the attacks suggest a deliberate escalation of military pressure on Iran.
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