CENTCOM announces twelfth consecutive nights of strikes in Iran
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that US forces began launching more strikes against Iranian military targets, for the twelfth night in a row. "The mission will continue to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten civilian…
Assessment
The twelfth consecutive night of US strikes signals a sustained campaign rather than a one-off response. CENTCOM's stated focus on protecting maritime traffic suggests the operations are tied to broader regional security concerns. The lack of any end date in the announcement indicates the strikes may continue indefinitely.