U.S. Central Command Claims Completion of New Round of Strikes on Iranian Military Targets

Source: Global Times
Loading...Strong SignalCredibility: 81%
Report Content

On July 13 local time, the U.S. Central Command announced that U.S. forces had completed a new round of strikes against Iranian military targets at 10:15 PM Eastern Time on the same day.

The U.S. Central Command stated that the operation lasted approximately 5 hours, during which U.S. forces targeted military objectives in Iran, including Bushehr, Chabahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa Island, and Bandar Abbas, aiming to further weaken Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping.

According to information released by the U.S., precision-guided munitions were used in this operation to strike Iran's coastal defense systems, missile and drone facilities, as well as maritime combat capabilities.

The U.S. Central Command also stated that there are currently over 50,000 U.S. troops deployed in the Middle East, and U.S. forces will continue to maintain a high state of readiness and be prepared for action at any time.

(CCTV reporter Xu Tao)

Classification
Region
Europe, West Asia, Africa
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
over 50,000 U.S. military personnel deployed in the Middle East
Activity
U.S. military conducted airstrikes against Iranian military targets
Location
Bushehr · Chabahar · Jask · Konarak · Abu Musa Island · Abbas Port
Unit
U.S. Central Command
Time
July 13, 2023, at 22:15 EDT
Equipment
precision-guided munitions
Summary

U.S. Central Command completed airstrikes against Iranian military targets in Bushehr, Chabahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa Island, and Abbas Port on July 13, 2023, at 22:15 EDT. The operation lasted about 5 hours and utilized precision-guided munitions to target Iran's coastal defense systems and military capabilities. Over 50,000 U.S. troops are currently deployed in the Middle East, maintaining high readiness for further actions.

Key Facts
  • U.S. Central Command announced airstrikes on Iranian military targets.
  • The operation lasted approximately 5 hours.
  • Targets included coastal defense systems, missile and drone facilities.
  • Over 50,000 U.S. military personnel are deployed in the Middle East.
  • The strikes aimed to weaken Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping.