US Launches Fifth Consecutive Night of Strikes Targeting Iranian Military Sites
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
The US Central Command launched a fifth consecutive night of airstrikes on July 12, 2026, targeting multiple Iranian military sites including coastal defenses and missile infrastructure to curb Iran's threat to civilian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with air defense activations and reported explosions near Tehran.
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- US Central Command launched a fifth consecutive night of strikes against Iran on July 12, 2026.
- Targets included submarine maintenance, air defenses, radar, missile, and drone sites across Iran.
- Strikes focused on Bandar Abbas port and Greater Tunb Island coastal defenses.
- US aims to reduce Iran's threat to civilian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran reported explosions near Khondab and activated air defenses over Tehran.
- Operations were conducted under President Donald Trump's directive.
On July 12, 2026, the US Central Command announced a new wave of airstrikes against Iran, marking the fifth consecutive night of attacks aimed at degrading Iran's military capabilities. The strikes began at 14:00 Eastern US time and targeted multiple locations across Iran, including submarine and ship maintenance facilities, air defense sites, radar and coastal surveillance installations, missile and drone infrastructure, and command centers. Among the targeted areas was the strategic port city of Bandar Abbas.
Earlier that day, US forces conducted a 90-minute assault on coastal defense and cruise missile sites on Greater Tunb Island. The US military stated that the operations were intended to reduce Iran's ability to threaten civilian vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, with the campaign carried out under the direction of President Donald Trump.
Following the strikes, Iranian state media Press TV reported at least two explosions in Khondab, approximately 250 kilometers southwest of Tehran. The Iranian news agency Maher also reported that Tehran activated its air defense systems in response to hostile threats. The US Central Command released footage showing aircraft takeoffs and precision munitions being launched during the attacks.
This escalation reflects ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, with the US aiming to limit Iran's military reach in the region through sustained precision strikes.
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