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US Central Command Conducts Third Strike Round Against Iran, Targeting 140 Sites

ईरान के खिलाफ अमेरिकी सेना का तीसरा हमला, 140 ठिकानों को निशाना बनाया गया

अमेरिकेचा इराणवर तिसरा हल्ला, 140 लष्करी ठिकाणांना लक्ष्य

ইরানের বিরুদ্ধে মার্কিন যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের তৃতীয় দফায় হামলা, ১৪০টি স্থানে আঘাত

ஈரானுக்கு எதிராக அமெரிக்காவின் மூன்றாவது சுற்று தாக்குதல், 140 தளங்கள் இலக்கு

ఇరాన్‌పై అమెరికా మూడవ రౌండ్ దాడులు, 140 సైట్‌లను లక్ష్యంగా చేసుకుంది

ઈરાન સામે યુએસના ત્રીજા રાઉન્ડના હુમલા, 140 સ્થળોને નિશાન બનાવવામાં આવ્યા

ਇਰਾਨ 'ਤੇ ਅਮਰੀਕੀ ਸੈਂਟਰਲ ਕਮਾਂਡ ਦੇ ਤੀਜੇ ਦੌਰ ਦੇ ਹਮਲੇ, 140 ਥਾਵਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਨਿਸ਼ਾਨਾ ਬਣਾਇਆ ਗਿਆ

By AI News Desk 🕐 12 July 2026, 02:08 PM 🌍 World
US Strikes Iran Amidst Rising Tensions

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced a significant escalation in its military actions against Iran, conducting a third round of strikes this week. The operation targeted approximately 140 Iranian military sites, with a specific focus on missile and drone facilities. This latest action underscores the intensifying geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Escalating Conflict in the Strait of Hormuz

These strikes were reportedly a direct response to a recent attack by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on the Cyprus-flagged merchant vessel M/V GFS Galaxy. The incident occurred in the critical Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global oil transportation. The IRGC attack left one crew member missing and the ship severely disabled by a subsequent fire, raising serious concerns about maritime security and freedom of navigation in the region.

CENTCOM's statement detailed that the targeted sites included infrastructure crucial for Iran's ballistic missile program and its drone operations. The objective appears to be degrading Iran's capability to launch offensive attacks and project power in the region. This strategic move by the US, under President Donald Trump, aims to deter further aggression and protect its interests and allies.

The ongoing exchange of strikes marks a dangerous phase in the US-Iran standoff, which has been simmering for years and periodically flares up. The international community is closely watching these developments, with fears of a wider conflict that could destabilize the entire Middle East. Diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation remain critical, but the current trajectory suggests a period of heightened military activity and increased risk.

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