US carries out second day of strikes on Iran, hitting 90 targets
Air defense systems, missile depots, and other targets were hit (photo: Getty Images)
On the night of July 8-9, the United States again carried out strikes on Iranian territory, targeting nearly 100 sites. It was the second consecutive day of US military strikes inside Iran, according to a report by the US Central Command (CENTCOM).
"US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces completed an additional round of strikes against Iran, July 8, to further degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping and innocent civilian mariners in the Strait of Hormuz," the statement said.
According to the report, the United States struck approximately 90 Iranian military targets. In particular, the strikes hit:
- Air defense systems;
- Coastal reconnaissance assets;
- Missile and drone depots;
- Naval facilities and military logistics infrastructure along the Iranian coast.
"The latest strikes follow successful execution of offensive strikes in Iran the night before," the command added, referring to the attack on the night of July 7-8.
On the first day of the attack, the United States struck approximately 80 Iranian military targets, including more than 60 small boats of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The United States is preparing to resume fighting with Iran
During the NATO summit, US President Donald Trump said that the ceasefire with Iran was over. He said he was not holding talks with Tehran after Iran attacked merchant vessels on July 7.
Tonight, Trump told journalists that after the recent US attacks, Iran had contacted Washington and offered to make a deal. However, he does not know whether Tehran is worth it.
Axios also reported that the United States is preparing for the resumption of mutual attacks with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. The new military campaign could last days or a month.
