U.S. Central Command Claims Completion of New Round of Strikes Against Iran

Source: Global Times
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On July 12 local time, the U.S. Central Command announced on social media that it had completed a new round of offensive strikes against Iran, using precision-guided munitions to target dozens of locations.

The statement said that in this operation, the U.S. military deployed fighter jets, naval vessels, drones, and for the first time used one-way attack maritime drones to strike Iranian air defense systems, coastal radar sites, missile and drone facilities, as well as small boats. (CCTV reporters Wang Zheng and Zhang Yingzhe)

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Dozens of targets
Activity
U.S. military conducted offensive strikes against Iran
Location
Iran
Unit
U.S. Central Command
Time
July 12
Equipment
precision-guided munitionsfighter jetsnaval vesselsdronesone-way attack maritime drones
Summary

On July 12, U.S. Central Command completed offensive strikes against Iran, targeting dozens of locations with precision-guided munitions. The operation involved fighter jets, naval vessels, and drones, marking the first use of one-way attack maritime drones. Targets included Iranian air defense systems, coastal radar sites, and missile facilities.

Key Facts
  • U.S. Central Command announced completion of offensive strikes against Iran.
  • Dozens of targets were hit using precision-guided munitions.
  • The operation involved fighter jets, naval vessels, and drones.
  • First use of one-way attack maritime drones in this operation.
  • Targets included Iranian air defense systems and missile facilities.