The United States has begun its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, according to reports. CENTCOM confirmed earlier tonight that the operation was underway, targeting military infrastructure in southern Iran.
The United States has entered its 12th consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran, with CENTCOM confirming the operation is underway. The strikes began shortly after midnight on Thursday, targeting military infrastructure in southern Iran, according to reports.
As The Zioneer reported earlier tonight (01:07 Jerusalem), CENTCOM confirmed the 12th straight night of strikes was underway. This follows a series of reports on Wednesday morning (July 22, 06:59 Jerusalem) that initially described a new wave of strikes, then alternately identified it as the 11th and 12th consecutive night, before CENTCOM confirmed the 11th wave had begun at 00:30 Jerusalem. The 11th night was later detailed by CENTCOM as a 75-minute operation targeting command centers, maritime capabilities, and logistics infrastructure. The 10th night, reported on July 21, hit an underground missile city near Shiraz and targets in southern Iran.
The campaign, which The Zioneer has tracked since its inception, began with strikes on southern coastal targets and has expanded to central Iran, including the Yazd area. The US has used unmanned attack drones and vessels for the first time against Iran, according to CENTCOM. The stated aim is to degrade Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has attacked over 30 commercial vessels in three months.
The specific targets and scale of the 12th night's strikes have not been disclosed, and no immediate reports of casualties or damage have been confirmed.
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Source and signal
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