The U.S. military has conducted airstrikes against Iran for the twelfth consecutive day.
On July 22, U.S. Central Command announced via social media platform X that, at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, additional airstrikes targeting Iranian military positions were initiated under the direction of President Donald Trump.
Central Command stated, "This operation aims to weaken Iran's military capabilities that threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting key maritime routes in the Middle East." Specific targets and damage assessments were not disclosed.
The ongoing airstrikes are part of a broader U.S. campaign to diminish Iran's military capabilities that pose threats to shipping in critical maritime areas, including the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump also warned that if Iran attacks vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. would target Iranian bridges and power plants. He indicated that facilities in Tehran and nearby areas could also be potential targets, escalating military pressure on Iran.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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