US launches third night of airstrikes against Iran

U.S. military forces have initiated a third night of air and naval attacks against Iran, according to the United States Central Command (Centcom). The operations, directly ordered by President Donald Trump, are explicitly designed to impose a "high cost" on the Tehran regime's logistical and structural capabilities.

Centcom's official report states that this new wave of selective bombings aims to systematically degrade Iran's military potential. This potential is allegedly used to harass civilian vessels and disrupt commercial maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. incursions began shortly after President Trump publicly declared that Iran would face severe repercussions.

Earlier, during an interview with conservative commentator Hugh Hewitt, Trump had previewed the intensity of the planned military measures. He stated that Iran would be hit "very hard." While initially vague about the precise locations, Trump later suggested the possibility of extending attacks to a central area of Iran, where intelligence suggests a fourth nuclear facility related to Tehran's uranium enrichment program might exist.

This third night of extensive bombings is a direct response to the escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy transport. Following recent armed incidents involving U.S. forces, Iran decided to close the waterway indefinitely, abruptly halting international hydrocarbon flows. In response, Trump reaffirmed the unilateral re-establishment of the U.S. naval blockade off Iran's coast, proclaiming Washington's role as the guardian of the Strait of Hormuz. He also confirmed new international financial compensation policies, which will begin with the retention and collection of fees from oil and cargo ships.