The US military struck dozens of targets in Iran overnight, including air defense systems, according to CENTCOM. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it attacked US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation. Jordan's army said it intercepted four missiles launched from Iran.
The overnight US strikes on Iran, which began around 00:54 Jerusalem, mark the latest escalation in the American campaign. The first reports, published by The Zioneer at 00:54, described strikes on IRGC bases in Khandab, Arak, and Chabahar, with footage shared by analysts. By 01:53, additional strikes were reported in Khuzestan and Hormozgan provinces, including the port cities of Bandar Abbas and Jask. At 06:42, CENTCOM confirmed the strikes, stating they hit dozens of targets including air defense systems, radar sites, and missile facilities, and used one-way attack sea drones for the first time. The IRGC claimed it struck US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation, and Jordan's army said it intercepted four missiles launched from Iran.
The thread shows a rapid consolidation of information. Initial reports at 00:54 and 01:53 were unverified and based on opposition sources and social media. By the 06:42 update, CENTCOM provided official confirmation of the strikes, and the IRGC's retaliation claim was reported alongside. The use of sea drones was confirmed by CENTCOM, marking a new phase in the campaign. The Iranian retaliation claims, however, remain unverified.
The Zioneer has reported on the broader campaign since the first strikes on Sunday night, including the July 9 wave where over 90 targets were hit, as reported at 09:06 Jerusalem. Background articles also detail strikes on IRGC bases in Bushehr and the use of special operations forces. The current strikes continue the focus on Iran's air defense and coastal infrastructure, as seen in the targeting of Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, and other strategic locations.
The IRGC's claim of attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain has not been independently confirmed. The origin of the missiles intercepted by Jordan is also unclear. Analysts are treating the retaliation claims with caution, as no independent verification or US confirmation has emerged.
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Source and signal
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