Washington D.C. – Web Desk: The United States has launched a third consecutive night of airstrikes against Iranian targets, following President Donald Trump’s directive to continue military operations against Tehran .
US Central Command Confirms Strikes
US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that the strikes are aimed at ensuring the protection of civilian and commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the attacks will continue to inflict “heavy losses” on Iranian forces .
Explosions Rock Bandar Abbas
Iranian state television reported multiple explosions were heard overnight in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas .
Earlier, Iranian media confirmed that explosions were heard near Bandar Abbas and Chabahar on Monday night, with no immediate details on the cause or potential casualties . Reports also indicated blasts in the Jam district of Bushehr province and on Qeshm Island and Kish Island .
Unconfirmed Details
Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reported that a projectile struck the western area of Bandar Abbas, but there were no reports of casualties . CENTCOM said the latest strikes began at 12:15 AM .
