U.S. launches eleventh consecutive night of attacks on military targets in Iran

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces initiated another round of airstrikes against military targets in Iran on Tuesday, marking the eleventh consecutive night of operations. These strikes are intended to diminish Tehran's capacity to menace commercial maritime traffic in the critical Strait of Hormuz.

The operations commenced at 7:00 PM Eastern Time on Tuesday (01:00 GMT Wednesday), according to CENTCOM. The command has not yet provided specific details regarding the targets hit or the weaponry employed in this latest series of attacks. Prior to these strikes, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared before the Senate to request approximately $70 billion in additional funding for ongoing operations and to replenish arms reserves. Hegseth estimated the cost of the conflict with Iran at $37.5 billion during the hearing.

During the Senate session, Hegseth refrained from disclosing further details about the U.S.'s next operational steps in the Middle East, despite questioning from legislators across both parties. Earlier on Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning that the U.S. might soon target "Mount Pico," an underground complex that U.S. authorities claim is linked to Iran's nuclear program. This facility, excavated deep within a mountainous region, presents significant challenges for destruction via conventional attacks, raising questions about the capabilities required to neutralize its subterranean structures.

The United States and Iran have been engaged in escalating cross-border attacks in the Middle East for two weeks. This recent surge represents a breakdown of the ceasefire agreement established on June 18th, which was intended to facilitate negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program.

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The United States and Iran have been engaged in escalating cross-border attacks in the Middle East for two weeks.