US Launches Seventh Consecutive Night of Strikes on Iran; Explosions Reported in Bandar Abbas, Sirik

The United States launched a fresh wave of airstrikes against Iran on Friday, marking the seventh consecutive night of attacks. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated the operations are intended to further degrade Iran's military capabilities.

The latest strikes commenced at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, according to CENTCOM. While the statement did not provide specific details on targeted locations or the extent of damage, Iranian media reported explosions in multiple locations across the country's south.

Mehr News Agency, an Iranian outlet, reported that explosions were heard in Sirik, a coastal city in Hormozgan province. Additionally, multiple explosions were reported in Bandar Abbas, a strategic port city housing significant naval and military facilities on the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian authorities have not yet issued an official assessment of casualties or damage resulting from these latest attacks. The ongoing exchange of strikes between Washington and Tehran occurs amidst escalating regional tensions, which remain at their highest level in years.

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The strikes are intended to further degrade Iran's military capabilities.