US forces hit IRGC targets across Iran
U.S. Central Command on Tuesday completed a wave of strikes targeting facilities operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps across Iran.American forces struck IRGC air-defense sites, radar installations, maritime assets, communications centers and mine-laying capabilities.CENTCOM said the operation was launched in response to recent attempted Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. service members deployed in the region.“More than 50,000 U.S. service members are currently operating across the Middle East and remain vigilant, lethal, and prepared to continue executing operations directed by the Commander in Chief,” CENTCOM said.“The United States is, as we speak, striking Iranian Targets near the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes are large and powerful, and in retaliation for the Iranians’ failed attempt at adding sea mines to the Strait, which currently has no mines (They have been completely removed or detonated!), and the Iranians shooting eight missiles, all successfully knocked down,…
U.S. Central Command conducted strikes against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) facilities across Iran, targeting air-defense sites, radar installations, maritime assets, communications centers, and mine-laying capabilities. These strikes were in response to attempted Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. service members. President Trump stated, "The United States is, as we speak, striking Iranian Targets near the Strait of Hormuz." Following the U.S. strikes, Tehran launched missile and drone attacks on U.S. military assets in Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq, and Bahrain, with Jordanian air defenses intercepting 13 ballistic missiles.
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced "Operation Economic Outcast," an expanded sanctions campaign to cut off Iran's financial lifelines, aiming to compel Iran to negotiate on its nuclear program and support for proxies.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed openness to de-escalation if the U.S. returns to its commitments under a previous Memorandum of Understanding.
- Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter suggested that Iran's regime collapse is imminent, while Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz affirmed Israel's preparedness to strike Iran "with great force" if attacked.
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