US launches 12th round of strikes against Iranian military targets
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The US military launched a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, according to CENTCOM. The operation aims to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten civilian shipping in regional waters.
The Strikes
CENTCOM announced on X that US forces began new attacks on Iranian military targets at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, following orders from President Donald Trump. This is the 12th consecutive night of US strikes against Iran. The previous 11th round was described as successfully completed, targeting Iranian military operation centers, naval capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities, and military logistics infrastructure.
Operational Scope
The new operation is intended to further weaken Iran's capacity to threaten civilian sailors and commercial vessels transiting regional waters, according to CENTCOM. The 11th round of strikes, which concluded earlier, hit Iranian naval assets, missile and drone storage sites, coastal observation posts, and air defense systems, as reported by 1news.
What's Next
The US military is expected to continue strikes as long as the threat persists. It remains unclear whether Iran will retaliate or seek de-escalation.
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US launches 12th round of strikes against Iranian military targets
