The Kabul Tribune (KT) — The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the ninth round of U.S. military strikes against Iran has concluded, targeting a range of military and strategic sites.
In a statement, CENTCOM said the operation targeted military command centers, air defense systems, coastal surveillance facilities, naval infrastructure and capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and communications networks.
According to CENTCOM, the strikes were intended to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping and civilian mariners in the Strait of Hormuz.
The command added that U.S. forces remain on high alert and are fully prepared to conduct additional operations if required.
CENTCOM also released video footage of the operation. Iranian officials had not publicly responded to the statement as of the time of publication.
