CENTCOM rejects Iran's claims, says Tehran targeted civilians and Gulf infrastructure

US Central Command (CENTCOM) has rejected statements by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denying that Iran targeted civilians in neighboring countries, affirming that "Iranian attacks have struck residential areas, infrastructure, and maritime routes."

In a statement posted on X on Monday, CENTCOM said Araghchi's claim that Iran had not attacked civilians in neighboring states was "not true," adding that "Tehran has deliberately targeted civilian infrastructure, residential neighborhoods, and other facilities in neighboring Gulf countries, as well as civilian mariners in nearby waters."

CENTCOM further stated that "these Iranian attacks have resulted in the deaths of more than 20 civilian sailors in recent months," describing Iran's aggression as "indiscriminate and unjustifiable."