The United States has launched strikes on Iranian targets, according to reports, less than two hours before the siege deadline set by President Trump. The operation begins as the Trump-imposed deadline for a full naval and aerial blockade approaches.
The United States has launched strikes on Iranian targets, according to reports, as the deadline for President Trump's promised siege looms less than two hours away. The operation was first reported at 19:17 Jerusalem time Tuesday, when unverified claims emerged of US attacks on Iranian infrastructure. By 21:00 Jerusalem, the strikes were ongoing, with additional airstrikes reported and the 23:00 deadline approaching.
At 19:17 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported initial unverified claims of US strikes on Iranian infrastructure. Moments later, a US official confirmed to ABC that the US military was attacking targets in Iran and had been doing so for two hours. A source told Aram News that the Mount Hamakosh nuclear facility had been added to the target list, with potential strikes on access routes and power systems under consideration. Within the same minute, another US official told ABC that additional airstrikes were underway, confirming the campaign was expanding.
The strikes are part of a sustained US air campaign against Iranian military infrastructure that began in June, as The Zioneer has reported. On Monday, the US announced a siege on Iran to begin Tuesday at 23:00 Jerusalem time, following the collapse of the Islamabad memorandum. President Trump has previously confirmed heavy strikes and vowed continued military action, including a warning that if the US is forced to complete its mission, 'the Islamic Republic of Iran will not continue to exist.'
The full scope of the current strikes remains unclear, and no official confirmation has been issued by the Pentagon or the White House. The status of the reported nuclear facility target is unverified, and it is not yet known whether the siege deadline will be met as announced.
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