The US Army announced early Monday that it has begun a new wave of strikes against Iran. The statement did not specify targets or the scope of the operation.
The US Army confirmed at 02:30 Jerusalem, minutes after the announcement, that it has begun a new wave of strikes against Iran. The statement did not specify targets or the operation's scope. This confirmation follows an earlier announcement by US Central Command (CENTCOM) at 02:17 Jerusalem, which reported the launch of airstrikes targeting Iranian threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM described the operation as the ninth consecutive night of strikes, ordered by the commander-in-chief. The new Army statement thus adds an official service-level acknowledgment to the ongoing campaign.
At 02:17 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that CENTCOM had announced a new wave of strikes aimed at weakening Iran's ability to threaten maritime traffic in the strategic waterway. The thread also noted that these strikes were part of a sustained campaign, with CENTCOM having previously confirmed multiple waves since June. The Army's confirmation at 02:30 Jerusalem serves as a separate, concurrent validation of the operation, though it offers no additional operational details.
As The Zioneer has reported over the past weeks, the US aerial campaign against Iranian military infrastructure has targeted air defenses, missile sites, and positions near the Strait of Hormuz. Background reports from June and July 2026 document waves of strikes that have intensified in response to Iranian threats to shipping and an attack on US soldiers in Jordan. The current wave appears to continue this pattern of pressure on Iran's military capabilities in the region.
The Army statement leaves key details unverified: the specific targets struck, the geographic scope of the wave, and the duration of the operation remain unconfirmed. No immediate comment was available from the Pentagon or other official sources beyond the brief statement.
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