US Central Command launched missiles from Bahrain toward Iran early Tuesday as part of the third consecutive night of strikes against Iranian military targets, the military said.
The US Central Command confirmed early Tuesday (Jul 14) that it had launched missiles from Bahrain toward Iran as part of the third consecutive night of strikes against Iranian military targets, a new tactical element in the ongoing campaign. The launches, reported by CENTCOM, mark the first time Bahrain has been used as a launch platform in this series of strikes, which began at approximately 23:45 Jerusalem time on Monday.
The confirmation follows a series of developments Monday evening, all reported by The Zioneer. At 17:47 Jerusalem, CENTCOM announced the opening of the third night of strikes, describing a presidential directive to impose heavy costs on Iranian forces and degrade their ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier reports—first from a security channel, then from the US Army—had indicated that a new wave was underway and that strikes were expanding to additional areas across Iran. The operation evolved from initial unverified reports to official confirmation over the course of the evening.
The broader US campaign has, since its inception, targeted Iranian military infrastructure including air defense and naval facilities, as The Zioneer has reported previously. Background reports note similar unverified claims of missile launches in prior nights, though the current operation is the most extensive.
No immediate reports of Iranian air defense activity or casualties have been confirmed, and specific target details remain unverified. The strikes are expected to continue through the night with additional waves possible.
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