The U.S. military announced it has completed its seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets, using fighter jets, drones, and warships to hit coastal surveillance sites, logistics infrastructure, underground weapons depots, and naval capabilities, according to the military's statement.
The U.S. military confirmed early Saturday its seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran, hitting underground weapons depots and naval sites, according to a Pentagon statement. The operation, which began at 22:00 Jerusalem time on Friday, used fighter jets, drones, and warships to target coastal surveillance sites, logistics infrastructure, underground weapons depots, and naval capabilities. The confirmation follows earlier reports from CENTCOM that the seventh wave had begun, and a separate i24NEWS report, citing a source, that the strikes hit seven bridges and train stations.
The campaign, which The Zioneer has tracked since its first night on July 9, has expanded in scope and geography. On July 9, CENTCOM reported striking more than 90 targets on the second night. On July 14, the U.S. deployed unmanned attack drones and vessels for the first time against Iran, as The Zioneer reported. On July 16, the military signaled the campaign was no longer limited to the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement. The seventh night's targets, as described by the Pentagon, suggest a continued focus on degrading Iran's coastal defense and naval infrastructure.
The full extent of damage and any Iranian response remain unconfirmed. The Pentagon's statement did not address the i24NEWS report about bridges and train stations, leaving the scope of targets still unclear.
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Source and signal
- Internal intake