US Central Command announces third wave of strikes on Iran

WASHINGTON, United States — WASHINGTON — US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the launch of a third wave of airstrikes against Iran, building on results from two earlier rounds of operations. The command said the strikes are being carried out in coordination with the deployment of US forces in the region. CENTCOM said the targeted facilities in Iran are part of military infrastructure that it said posed a threat to civilians. It stated that the operation aims to reduce threats against partners in the Middle East. The command added that US and allied forces have taken all necessary precautions as part of the mission. Damage assessment work is expected to begin once the strikes are completed. CENTCOM said the process would be followed transparently and that additional information would be released in the coming hours. No further details on specific targets or operational outcomes were immediately available.