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 shipping in key maritime routes in the Middle East." Specific targets and damage assessments were not disclosed.
The ongoing airstrikes are part of a sustained U.S. campaign against Iran, justified by the need to diminish Iranian military capabilities that pose threats to vessels in critical maritime areas, including the Strait of Hormuz.
On the same day, President Trump warned that if Iran attacks vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. would strike Iranian bridges and power plants. He added that facilities in Tehran and nearby areas could also be targeted, escalating military pressure on Iran.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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