US Central Command Launches New Strikes Against Iranian Military Targets

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Thursday the commencement of a new wave of military strikes targeting Iranian objectives, marking the sixth consecutive night of operations aimed at degrading Iran's military capabilities and its ability to threaten international navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

CENTCOM stated in a release that US forces began executing this latest round of strikes at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on Thursday. This follows the conclusion of a previous strike wave that occurred on Wednesday evening and lasted until 9:00 PM EST.

The command detailed that the recent strikes targeted military command centers, air defense sites, missile systems, drone capabilities, and coastal surveillance facilities across multiple locations within Iran, including the city of Bandar Abbas. These operations utilized precision-guided munitions.

CENTCOM clarified that the military operations are intended to "continue to degrade Iran's ability to threaten innocent mariners operating on commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz," amidst escalating regional tensions.

The command also noted that US forces conducted an earlier wave of strikes on Thursday morning, lasting approximately 90 minutes, which targeted coastal defense sites and cruise missile platforms on Greater Tunb Island.

CENTCOM affirmed that the US military continues to conduct these operations "under the direction of the Commander-in-Chief," framing them as holding Iran accountable for its threats to navigation and regional security.

These strikes occur within a context of ongoing military escalation between the United States and Iran, amid international concerns regarding the potential expansion of the conflict and its impact on maritime security and energy supplies in the Gulf region.