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US Military Declares Iran Attacks Concluded; Strikes Hit Dozens of Targets
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US Military Declares Iran Attacks Concluded; Strikes Hit Dozens of Targets

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. military declared an end to its overnight attacks on targets in Iran after several hours, stating dozens of precision-guided targets were hit.
  • The strikes, described as the fourth wave since hostilities resumed, aimed to degrade Iran's air defense systems, radar installations, and naval capabilities.
  • The U.S. Central Command emphasized its commitment to defending freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz against Iran's actions, while UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed grave concern over the escalation.

The U.S. military announced it has concluded its latest wave of overnight attacks against targets within Iran, following several hours of strikes. According to the U.S. Central Command (Centcom), the operation successfully struck dozens of targets using precision munitions, aiming to degrade Iran's capacity for further aggression.

The attack wave is over and has hit dozens of targets with precision munitions.

— U.S. Central CommandThe U.S. military's statement on the conclusion of its overnight attacks on Iran.

The military reported that the targets included air defense systems, radar installations, missile sites, drone locations, and smaller naval vessels. These strikes are intended to hinder Iran's ability to conduct future attacks on international shipping passing through the critical Strait of Hormuz. This marks the fourth such offensive action by the U.S. since hostilities between the two nations escalated earlier in the week.

Centcom stated that the operation involved fighter jets, cruise missiles, and, for the first time, sea-based drones. Video footage released by the military purportedly showed fighter jets launching from an aircraft carrier and cruise missiles being fired from warships, with subsequent impact footage at the targets. The U.S. military emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz is vital for global trade and is not under Iranian control, reaffirming its readiness to defend civilian maritime traffic.

The Strait of Hormuz has essential importance for global trade and is not controlled by Iran.

— U.S. Central CommandCentcom's assertion regarding the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's limited control.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres voiced significant alarm regarding the escalating conflict, warning of catastrophic consequences for regional and global economic stability should full-scale hostilities resume. He urged both Iran and the United States to immediately restart negotiations and resolve outstanding issues through diplomatic channels. The U.S. military's claims could not be independently verified.

I strongly urge Iran and the United States to resume negotiations immediately and resolve open issues through diplomatic means.

— António GuterresUN Secretary-General António Guterres' call for de-escalation and diplomatic resolution.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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