Unverified reports indicate the United States has begun a new wave of strikes in Iran, marking the sixth consecutive night of aerial operations. No details on targets or damage have been released yet.
On Thursday evening, reports emerged of a new wave of US strikes in Iran, marking the sixth consecutive night of aerial operations. The report did not specify targets or damage. This follows an intense night of strikes on Wednesday, July 15, during which the US military launched multiple waves of attacks concentrated in southern Iran.
The Zioneer’s coverage of Wednesday’s operations began at 15:55 Jerusalem with an unverified report claiming the destruction of the 92nd Armored Division in Ahvaz. As the evening progressed, the US military announced waves: the first at 22:17, a second at 22:27, and a third wave later. Reports described explosions near the 92nd Division headquarters and in the Rasak district, as well as alleged missile launches from Kuwait. Iranian opposition channels later indicated the strikes were concentrated in Ahvaz, preceded by launches toward the US embassy in Erbil, Iraq, and toward US targets in Bahrain. An Iranian source claimed the military death toll was significantly higher than officially reported, though this remained unverified.
The strikes are part of a sustained US campaign against Iranian military infrastructure that began in early June. The Zioneer reported on June 11 that Reuters confirmed a new wave of strikes, and on July 9 that the US military had struck more than 90 targets in a single night. The operations have focused on air defenses, missile sites, and command centers, primarily in southern Iran.
No official confirmation from the Pentagon or Iranian authorities has been released for Thursday’s wave. The identities of targets, extent of damage, and any casualties remain unknown. The claims of a higher death toll from Wednesday’s strikes also remain unverified.
8 developments
- StrongSource: Overnight US strikes hit newly-built Iranian targets, including surveillance and drone storage
- DevelopingReports: US strikes shift focus to Iranian bases deeper inside Iran, near Ahvaz
- StrongAnalyst: If true, US strikes on Iran mark a significant escalation in scope
- DevelopingOvernight: US strikes near Tehran for first time in campaign, i24NEWS reports
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