US attack on Iran: Focusing on targets such as air defense systems and missile depots.
Representatives from the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) have officially confirmed the third round of U.S. airstrikes against Iran. This military move, described by Washington officials as a direct retaliation, came shortly after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) opened fire on a cargo ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the TASS news agency.According to Axios, citing US government officials, on July 12th at 7:15 PM (Eastern Time), forces from the US Central Command (CENTCOM) launched the latest wave of attacks on Iranian military bases. Specifically, US firepower focused on destroying airborne and ground-based radar stations. Simultaneously, storage facilities, missile launchers, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and air defense systems were also targeted for destruction.
Observers believe this attack was aimed at weakening the enemy's defenses. The wave of attacks was launched swiftly to protect the safety of international shipping lanes.
The series of military responses stemmed from a maritime clash that occurred a few hours earlier. Iran's state-run broadcaster, IRIB, released an official statement from the IRGC regarding the incident. The IRGC confirmed firing warning shots at a vessel attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz via an unauthorized route.
Tehran argues that the ship deliberately switched off its entire navigation system. This action directly endangered maritime security in the region, forcing patrol forces to open fire and stop the vessel. The immediate consequence of the incident was that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps ordered a complete blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This vital sea route is currently closed until further notice.
