According to US officials speaking to NPR, President Trump ordered CENTCOM to launch a major strike on Iran, described as opening the 'Gates of Hell,' after American casualties in Jordan. A second official told CBS News that tonight's US attacks will be 'comprehensive and extensive,' far broader than previous nights. The reports are unverified.
US officials told NPR and CBS News that President Trump has ordered CENTCOM to open the 'Gates of Hell' on Iran, following American casualties in Jordan. The officials said tonight's strikes will be far more comprehensive and extensive than previous nights of the US campaign.
The Zioneer reported earlier this evening (Saturday, 21:57 Jerusalem) that an official American source had told NPR of the same order, but without the detail about American casualties or the broader scope. The new report adds that the trigger was American deaths in Jordan, though the exact number and circumstances have not been disclosed.
The reported order comes amid a sustained US air campaign against Iranian military infrastructure. CENTCOM has launched seven consecutive nights of strikes on Iran, as The Zioneer reported on July 17. President Trump had previously vowed to strike Iran 'very hard' over three consecutive nights, and Defense Secretary Hegseth said the US would hit key facilities.
The reports remain unverified, and no official confirmation has been issued by the White House or CENTCOM. The Zioneer will continue to monitor developments.
2 developments
- ConfirmedHegseth vows US will hit Iran hard across key facilities tonight
- StrongUS Central Command launches new airstrikes on Iran, citing Hormuz threat and Jordan attack retaliation
- DevelopingTrump says US will strike Iran 'very hard' tonight, tomorrow, and the night after
- StrongTrump reportedly orders strike against Iran
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