US launches 3rd night of strikes on Iran: CENTCOM

US Central Command announced on Monday that American forces had launched a third consecutive night of military strikes against Iran, targeting the country's military infrastructure at the direction of the Commander in Chief to degrade Tehran's operational capabilities.

CENTCOM stated in a post on the social media platform X that "At 4:45 p.m. ET today, U.S. Central Command began launching the third consecutive night of strikes against Iran, at the Commander in Chief's direction," according to the command's official account. The announcement marked another escalation in Washington's ongoing air campaign.

Campaign to degrade capabilities

The command said the strikes are intended to impose a "heavy cost" on Iranian military forces and reduce their operational capabilities, signaling a sustained effort to limit Tehran's ability to project power in the region. Military officials have not disclosed specific targets or battle damage assessments from the ongoing operations.

The latest bombardment commenced at 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, marking a significant escalation as Washington enters its third day of direct kinetic engagement against Iranian military assets. The Pentagon has remained silent on the specific weapons systems employed and the geographic scope of the attacks.