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US forces continue 'round of strikes' against Iran for seventh consecutive night
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US forces continue 'round of strikes' against Iran for seventh consecutive night

From Times of Oman · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • US forces conducted a seventh consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, aiming to degrade its military capabilities.
  • The strikes, directed by the Commander in Chief, involved fighter jets, drones, and warships launching munitions against Iranian military targets.
  • Iran reported explosions in Sirik and retaliated with operations targeting US assets in the Gulf region, amid escalating hostilities.

US forces continued their campaign of airstrikes against Iran for the seventh consecutive night on Friday, with the US Central Command (CENTCOM) stating the operations aim to further degrade Iran's military capabilities. The strikes were carried out under the direction of the Commander in Chief.

CENTCOM reported launching the strikes at 3 p.m. ET, utilizing fighter aircraft, aerial drones, and warships to deliver precision-guided munitions against numerous Iranian military targets. These included coastal surveillance sites, air defense systems, military logistics infrastructure, and maritime capabilities. The command emphasized its goal of holding Iran accountable for recent attacks on commercial shipping.

CENTCOM launched a round of strikes against Iran at 3 p.m. ET today for the seventh consecutive night. The strikes are designed to continue degrading Iranian military capabilities at the Commander in Chief's direction.

— US Central Command (CENTCOM)Announcing the continuation of airstrikes against Iran.

Iranian state media reported hearing three explosions in Sirik, a city in Iran's Hormozgan Province. This latest round of strikes follows escalating hostilities between the two nations, marked by reciprocal military actions in recent days, particularly after the collapse of a memorandum of understanding.

CENTCOM stated that over 50,000 US service members are deployed across the Middle East, remaining vigilant and prepared for evolving security challenges. In response to the US strikes, Iran initiated retaliatory military operations targeting US naval and military assets throughout the Gulf region, including in Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, Oman, and Syria. Both Iran's armed forces and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced separate strikes as part of Tehran's ongoing military campaigns.

CENTCOM is further degrading Iranian military capabilities and holding Iran accountable for recent attacks on commercial shipping.

— US Central Command (CENTCOM)Explaining the objective of the ongoing strikes.
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Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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