The US military announced it has begun striking targets in Iran, according to a Ynet report early Tuesday. The brief statement — 'We have begun striking Iran' — confirms the continuation of the American aerial campaign against Iranian military infrastructure.
The US military announced it has begun striking Iran, according to a Ynet report at 00:16 Tuesday. The brief statement — "We have begun striking Iran" — confirms the continuation of American operations.
As The Zioneer reported at 00:13, a similar announcement had already indicated a new wave of strikes. The current statement, carried by Israeli media, reinforces the operational status.
The US campaign against Iranian military infrastructure has been ongoing for weeks. On June 11, the US launched widespread airstrikes across all of Iran (The Zioneer reported). Since then, the Pentagon has struck over 170 military targets (New York Times, July 9), targeted forces in the Strait of Hormuz (July 13), and hit sites on Kish Island and in Bandar Abbas (July 12). The campaign initially focused on southern coastal provinces and inland military infrastructure before expanding nationwide.
What remains unverified: the scope of tonight's strikes, specific targets, and any immediate Iranian response.
3 developments
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- DevelopingUS strikes aim to build option for ground forces in southern Iran, analyst says
Source and signal
- Internal intake