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CENTCOM 'holding Iran accountable,' completes sixth night of strikes against military targets

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  • U.S. Central Command announced the completion of its sixth consecutive night of strikes against Iranian military targets.
  • The strikes targeted coastal surveillance, air defense sites, military logistics, and maritime capabilities, aiming to degrade Iran's military power.
  • Iran's state news agency reported damage to five bridges and explosions in Chabahar, while also denying reports of attacks in Zahedan.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the completion of its sixth consecutive night of precision strikes against Iranian military targets. The operation involved fighter jets, aerial drones, and warships launching munitions at dozens of sites. These targets included coastal surveillance and air defense systems, military logistics infrastructure, and maritime capabilities.

US forces, including fighter jets, aerial drones, and warships, launched precision munitions that hit dozens of Iranian military targets such as coastal surveillance and air defense sites, military logistics infrastructure, and maritime capabilities.

— US Central Command (CENTCOM)Describing the scope and targets of the recent strikes against Iran.

CENTCOM stated the strikes are intended to further degrade Iran's military capabilities and hold the country accountable for recent attacks on commercial shipping. The command emphasized that over 50,000 U.S. service members stationed in the Middle East remain prepared. Video footage released by CENTCOM showed U.S. forces launching aircraft and precision munitions.

Iran's state news agency Mehr reported that five bridges in southern Iran were damaged in the latest strikes. Three explosions were reportedly heard in Chabahar, in southeastern Iran. Earlier, Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency had reported an American attack on Iranshahr airport, with three strong explosions heard near the facility. Tasnim also reported that the Kehvarstan bridge, a key transportation route in southern Iran, was hit, suspending traffic on a major road. Two people were injured in an attack, according to Iran's semi-official YJC news agency.

This was the sixth consecutive night of US strikes against Iran.

— US Central Command (CENTCOM)Confirming the duration and continuation of the military operation.

However, Tasnim News Agency denied reports of explosions in the Iranian city of Zahedan, citing on-site investigations that found no evidence of attacks in key locations. The U.S. military has been conducting operations in the Strait of Hormuz.

This was the sixth consecutive night of US strikes against Iran. CENTCOM added that it is "further degrading Iranian military capabilities and holding Iran accountable for recent attacks on commercial shipping," and that over 50,000 US service members stationed in the Middle East remain "vigilant, lethal, and ready."

— US Central Command (CENTCOM)Explaining the objective and readiness of U.S. forces in the region.
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