US forces have been conducting airstrikes against Iranian military targets for several hours, marking what appears to be the third consecutive night of operations against one of the world’s most significant oil-producing nations.
ABC News confirmed the strikes on July 14, citing a US official. US Central Command (CENTCOM) previously disclosed that approximately 90 Iranian military targets were hit on the nights of July 7 and 8 alone, with around 80 more struck the following night, including over 60 Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) small boats.
What’s being targeted and why
The US military campaign has focused on a broad spectrum of Iranian military infrastructure. Air defense systems, missile and drone sites, naval assets, and logistics facilities have all been in the crosshairs.
The Iranian Health Ministry reported at least 14 fatalities and 78 injuries from the strikes over two days, primarily among military personnel. Iranian state media indicated that defensive countermeasures were deployed in response, though details on their effectiveness remain unclear.
