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The U.S. military has conducted a week of strikes against Iranian infrastructure, while Iran has retaliated with attacks on U.S. facilities in the region. Tensions are escalating as Iranian officials warn of a shift to full-scale offensive operations if the strikes continue.
Why it matters
The ongoing conflict threatens regional stability and risks a broader escalation of military engagement in the Middle East.
The U.S. military launched a new wave of strikes on Iranian infrastructure overnight Friday, marking the seventh consecutive night of attacks, U.S. Central Command said.
CENTCOM said the strikes were carried out at the direction of the president and aimed at "continuing to degrade the Iranian regime's military capabilities."
@ CENTCOM · Follow CENTCOM launched a round of strikes against Iran at 3 p.m. ET today for the seventh consecutive night. The strikes are designed to continue degrading Iranian military capabilities at the Commander in Chief's direction.
2.8K Reply Copy link Read 212 replies The latest strikes came after the United States expanded its campaign beyond military targets, hitting infrastructure including bridges, energy facilities and sites near key Iranian ports, according to reports.
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