The US military announced tonight (Wednesday) that it has opened a second wave of strikes against Iran, targeting military assets used to threaten vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The confirmation follows initial reports of a new wave earlier this evening.
The US military has confirmed it launched a second wave of strikes against Iran tonight, targeting military assets used to threaten vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The confirmation, reported via N12, follows a rapid sequence of developments beginning at 22:08 Jerusalem.
At 22:08 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported initial explosions in southern Iran and claims by IRGC-affiliated media that a new wave of US strikes had begun. Within the same minute, US Central Command announced the operation, and the US Army issued a statement confirming a second wave. At 22:19 Jerusalem, The Zioneer published a detailed report specifying that the strikes targeted capabilities threatening freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The source quality evolved from unverified social media reports and IRGC-affiliated claims to an official US military statement.
The strikes are part of a sustained US campaign to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. As The Zioneer reported on June 26, July 8, and July 13, prior waves struck Iranian air defenses, naval installations, and command infrastructure. The US has warned that Iranian threats to shipping are unacceptable.
Specific targets, casualties, and the full scale of the second wave remain unconfirmed. The US military has not yet released a detailed operational update.
5 developments
- StrongUS military announces new wave of strikes against Iranian forces in Strait of Hormuz
- DevelopingUS Army Launches New Wave of Strikes on Iran, Targeting Power Grids in Ahvaz
- DevelopingExplosions reported in Strait of Hormuz; Iran reportedly targeting US ships
- StrongSecond consecutive night: US completes another wave of strikes on Iran; Trump threatens renewed bombing if no deal
Source and signal
- Internal intake