US Central Command Completes Additional Strikes on Iran, Targeting Communications and Air Defense
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- U.S. Central Command announced it has completed additional self-defense strikes against targets within Iran.
- The strikes targeted military surveillance capabilities, communication systems, and air defense facilities across Iran.
- These actions were taken in response to Iran's "unjust and ongoing" aggressive actions.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Tuesday that it has concluded additional self-defense strikes against multiple targets within Iran, acting under the direction of the U.S. President. The strikes were carried out in response to what CENTCOM described as Iran's "unjust and ongoing" aggressive actions.
CENTCOM forces conducted airstrikes against Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communication systems, and air defense facilities throughout Iran.
According to a statement released on social media platform X, CENTCOM forces conducted airstrikes against Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communication systems, and air defense facilities throughout the country. The U.S. military assets involved included Marine Corps, Air Force, and Navy forces, which launched precision-guided munitions against Iranian targets deemed a threat to U.S. military personnel and international commercial shipping navigating the region.
CENTCOM emphasized that these strikes were a necessary response to Iran's persistent aggressive behavior. The command affirmed its commitment to maintaining a state of vigilance and readiness, ensuring it possesses lethal combat capabilities to respond effectively to any future threats.
This strike was in response to Iran's unjust and ongoing aggressive actions.
The announcement of the completed strikes came shortly after President Donald Trump indicated that the airstrikes would soon cease. Trump had mentioned in a phone call with a Fox News reporter that Iranian officials had requested a halt to the military actions.
The U.S. military remains vigilant and ready to respond with lethal combat capabilities at any time.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.