The US military confirmed it has launched a series of powerful attacks against Iran, as new explosions were reported in the southern cities of Bandar Abbas, Kish Island, and Sirik, according to Iranian reports and security analyst Yair Goldblatt. The confirmation follows a wave of blasts across southern Iran earlier tonight.
The US military confirmed on Wednesday night that it has launched a series of powerful attacks against Iran, according to a statement cited by multiple sources. The confirmation came as new explosions were reported in the southern cities of Bandar Abbas, Kish Island, and Sirik, according to Iranian reports and security analyst Yair Goldblatt. This marks the latest official confirmation from the US side, following earlier announcements by US Central Command (CENTCOM) minutes earlier.
The strikes follow a wave of blasts across southern Iran. At 00:12 Jerusalem, explosions were reported in Bandar Abbas and Askalan, as The Zioneer reported. At 00:16 Jerusalem, US Central Command first announced it had begun a new wave of strikes in response to Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The command confirmed at least 13 explosions in southern Iran and air defense activation in Bandar Abbas, and identified targets including Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, and Sirik Island. The chain of confirmations has evolved from CENTCOM's initial announcement to this broader confirmation from the US military.
The Zioneer has previously documented a sustained campaign of US strikes on Iranian military infrastructure, including air defense systems, radar arrays, and command-and-control centers, as reported in earlier bulletins. A US official confirmed to Fox News on June 11 that strikes were ongoing, with new explosions heard in Bandar Abbas and Kish Island, as The Zioneer reported.
The extent of damage and casualties from the latest strikes is not yet known. Iranian state media has not commented on the reports. It remains unclear whether this wave of strikes will prompt a response from Iran.
8 developments
- DevelopingFighter jet activity reported over Bandar Abbas, southern Iran
- DevelopingIranian opposition channels report attempted strike on vehicle in Bandar Abbas
- DevelopingIran claims downing of drones over southern Iran
- ConfirmedMultiple explosions reported in southern Iran as targets struck, sources say
Source and signal
- Internal intake