The United States has launched a new wave of airstrikes against military targets in Iran for the ninth consecutive night, according to reports. The strikes continue the most sustained direct U.S. military campaign against Iran in decades.
The United States has launched its ninth consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, with the US Central Command (CENTCOM) and the US Army confirming the operation shortly after midnight Monday. The strikes began at 02:00 Jerusalem (7 PM ET Sunday), according to CENTCOM, which said the attacks target Iranian capabilities used to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation extends the most sustained direct US military campaign against Iran in decades.
The campaign has been ongoing since at least July 15, as The Zioneer first reported (Wed Jul 15, 13:26 Jerusalem). On the sixth night, the US expanded targets to central Iran, striking an underground 'missile city' near Yazd (Sat Jul 18, 00:40 Jerusalem). The seventh night saw further strikes, with a security assessment warning of preparation for a wider campaign (Sat Jul 18, 07:45 Jerusalem). The eighth consecutive night was announced by the US Army early Sunday (Sun Jul 19, 01:21 Jerusalem). Now, the ninth night has been confirmed by both CENTCOM and the US Army in statements at 02:17 Jerusalem Monday.
The campaign has been described by US officials as a dual approach of military pressure and diplomacy, as The Zioneer reported on July 10 (Fri Jul 10, 12:53 Jerusalem). The strikes are focused on weakening Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Hormuz strait, a key global chokepoint. The Zioneer has also reported on the expanding scope of targets, including air defense systems, command centers, and underground facilities.
Specific targets and damage assessments from the ninth wave have not yet been reported. It remains unclear whether this marks the final night of the current campaign or if further strikes are planned.
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