A US official told ABC News that the US military is actively attacking Iran, as Iranian reports describe strikes on Kish Island in southern Iran. The attacks are the latest in a sustained campaign, according to previous Zioneer reporting.
A US official has confirmed to ABC News that the US military is actively attacking Iran, according to the latest development in the ongoing campaign. The confirmation, given at 21:27 Jerusalem, comes after a series of waves of strikes across Iran tonight. Earlier, at 21:04, a US official told ABC that additional airstrikes were underway, and at 20:54 Iranian reports indicated a power plant had been hit on Kish Island. The official's new statement places the operation on the record for the first time as an active, ongoing attack.
The Zioneer has been tracking the escalation since the afternoon. At 14:37 Jerusalem, reports emerged of strikes on western Iran, including Mahshahr, Abdan, and Imam Khomeini port. At 17:26, a strike on an air force base in Bushehr province was reported. By 18:44, initial unverified reports of explosions on Kish Island were followed by reports of damage near a power plant and water station, and then a confirmed strike on the power plant. The corroboration evolved from scattered Iranian claims to a direct US official confirmation, spanning multiple newsrooms.
As The Zioneer reported earlier this week, the US campaign has targeted military infrastructure, command centers, and nuclear facilities across Iran. The strikes have expanded in scope in recent hours, with analysts including Yair Goldblatt reporting waves of attacks on Kish Island and southern Iran since Sunday. The United States has not detailed the full target list.
What remains unverified: the extent of damage and casualties on Kish Island and other sites, and whether further strikes are planned. The US has not officially commented on specific targets. The campaign appears to be ongoing with no indication of a pause.
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