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US launches strikes against Iran for ninth consecutive night, sirens sound in Kuwait, Bahrain

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • The United States launched its ninth consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, aiming to degrade Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial vessels.
  • Iran reported explosions in several cities, while Kuwait's military intercepted hostile drones, causing sirens to sound.
  • This escalation follows a pattern of retaliatory attacks between the US and Iran, with the situation described as developing.

The United States continued its military pressure on Iran with a ninth consecutive night of airstrikes early Monday, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). CENTCOM stated on X/Twitter that the strikes are intended to degrade Iranian military capabilities used in attacks on commercial vessels and mariners in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian media reported explosions in multiple cities, including Tabriz, Chabahar, Konarak, Bandar Mahshahr, and Bandar Imam Khomeini. This marks a sustained period of US strikes, with Iran reportedly retaliating by targeting US bases and infrastructure in neighboring countries.

Adding to the regional tension, Kuwait's military announced it intercepted multiple hostile drones on Sunday night, prompting sirens to sound across the country. The situation remains fluid and is being closely monitored as a developing story.

The strikes will continue degrading Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

— US Central CommandStatement posted to X/Twitter regarding the purpose of the airstrikes.
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