US expands offensive with daytime strikes against Iran
U.S. announces morning strikes on Iran
The US Central command is announcing a new wave of morning strikes against on Iran. On X CENTCOM said that it began launching its newest wave of strikes against Iran at 6AM ET. This follows another wave of strikes launched at 10PM ET into the overnight hours. CENTCOM says the strikes are designed to further degraded military capabilities Iranian forces have used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. military launched another wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday, continuing operations that resumed the previous evening. The daytime attacks marked an escalation in the campaign aimed at limiting Iran's ability to disrupt commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Central Command posted to X early Wednesday morning saying strikes in Iran began as early as 6 a.m. and continued for 90 straight minutes.
What we know:
The strikes Wednesday morning were focused on the Greater Tunb Island. Iran’s coastal defense systems and a cruise missile storage facility were hit.
Iranian response to attacks
The other side:
An Iranian government spokesperson said more than 30 people have been killed in the recent strikes from the U.S., including seven conscripts and career soldiers killed at Iran’s 388th Mechanized Infantry Brigade, according to Iranian state television.
U.S. Navy Adm Brad Cooper released a statement saying that Iran launched dozens of missiles and drones at neighboring Gulf countries that host U.S. forces. Alert warnings could be heard in Bahrain and Kuwait, while Jordan managed to shoot down three Iranian missiles.
What's next:
Speaking to FOX News Tuesday, President Trump signaled a likelihood of continued strikes throughout the week, potentially targeting bridges and power plants next week.
The Source: This story was written with information provided by The Associated Press and U.S. Central Command. This story was reported from Orlando.