CENTCOM begins newest strikes in southern Iran, local media reports explosions
The US military has conducted a 12th consecutive night of strikes against Iranian military targets, including missile and drone facilities. Local reports indicate explosions in southern Iranian cities, with conflicting accounts regarding casualties.
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Documents a significant escalation in regional military tensions with potential implications for global security and energy markets.
The US military has completed a 12th consecutive night of strikes in Iran on Thursday morning, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a post on X/Twitter."US forces struck Iranian military targets including maritime capabilities, missile and drone storage facilities, coastal surveillance sites, and air defense assets," CENTCOM said.During the night, several explosions were heard in the southern Iranian cities of Sirik and Bushehr on Thursday morning, according to reports from local media.https://t.co/kpqIEZRZ36— U.S.
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