Iranian Media: Multiple Locations in Iran Attacked by US Military

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, July 16 (Reporter Shadati) - According to reports from the Iranian Mehr News Agency, multiple locations in Iran's Hormozgan Province, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, and Khuzestan Province were subjected to a new round of attacks by the U.S. military that lasted for several hours in the early hours of the 16th local time.

The report stated that U.S. artillery struck areas in southern Iran, including Sirik, Abbas Port, and Qeshm Island, with the extent of the damage in each location yet to be determined and announced after further investigation.

Earlier, the U.S. Central Command posted on social media that the U.S. military launched the second wave of strikes against Iran on the 15th at 3 PM Eastern Time (3 AM Beijing Time on the 16th).

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Artillery Fire
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
U.S. military launched a series of attacks
Location
Sirik · Abadan · Qeshm Island · Hormozgan Province · Sistan and Baluchestan Province · Khuzestan Province
Unit
U.S. military
Time
July 15, 2023, 15:00 EDT (July 16, 2023, 03:00 Beijing Time)
Equipment
artillery
Summary

The U.S. military launched a series of artillery strikes against Iranian locations in Hormozgan, Sistan and Baluchestan, and Khuzestan provinces on July 15, 2023. The attacks targeted areas including Sirik, Abadan, and Qeshm Island, lasting several hours. U.S. Central Command confirmed the strikes via social media.

Key Facts
  • U.S. military conducted artillery strikes in Iran.
  • Attacks occurred in multiple provinces including Hormozgan and Khuzestan.
  • The strikes lasted for several hours.
  • The U.S. Central Command confirmed the attacks on social media.