US Central Command: fresh strikes launched against Iran
US forces carried out a new wave of strikes on Iranian military targets Wednesday, according to US Central Command.
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AIUS Central Command announced that American forces launched a new wave of strikes against military targets inside Iran on Wednesday, following orders from the commander-in-chief.
In a statement, the command said the operations began at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, adding that the mission aims to further weaken Iran’s ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels in regional waters.
The command added that the strikes are part of ongoing US military operations, noting that the mission will continue in order to achieve its objectives of reducing threats to maritime navigation.
On Tuesday, US Central Command announced the completion of another round of military strikes against Iran, targeting military command centers, naval assets, missile and drone launch sites, as well as air defense systems.