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US launches second wave on Iran; IRGC strikes US base in Jordan; third wave begins

US launches second wave of attacks on Iran, explosions near Jask port. IRGC strikes US base in Jordan. Third wave of airstrikes underway.

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The United States has launched a second wave of attacks on Iran, with explosions reported near the port of Jask, according to multiple reports. The strikes mark a significant escalation in military operations between the two countries. Iran's state media reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched a missile strike against a U.S. base in Jordan. The developments come amid heightened tensions across the Middle East.

US launches second wave of attacks on Iran — explosions heard near Iran's Jask port

The United States has launched a second wave of attacks on Iran, with explosions reported near the port of Jask. The strikes mark a significant escalation in military operations, according to U.S. officials. The port of Jask is located on Iran's southeastern coast, near the Gulf of Oman.

No immediate casualty figures or damage assessments have been released by Iranian authorities. The U.S. military has not yet commented on the specific targets of this second wave.

IRGC launches missile strike against U.S. base in Jordan, state media reports

Iran's state media says the IRGC has launched a missile strike against a U.S. base in Jordan, marking a major escalation in regional tensions. The report did not specify the exact location of the base or provide details on casualties.

The strike appears to be a direct response to U.S. operations against Iranian positions. Jordanian officials have not yet confirmed the attack.

Third wave of U.S. airstrikes on Iran has begun, Axios reports citing a U.S. official

A third wave of U.S. airstrikes on Iran has begun, Axios reported, citing a U.S. official. The strikes mark an escalation in the ongoing military campaign, the official said. No further details on targets or scope were immediately available.

The report suggests the U.S. military is conducting sustained operations against Iranian military infrastructure.

U.S. military says forces have concluded operations against Iran

The U.S. military has stated that forces have concluded operations against Iran, according to a statement. The announcement came shortly after reports of a third wave of strikes. It was not immediately clear whether the statement referred to a specific phase of operations or the entire campaign.

The Pentagon has not provided further clarification on the timeline or scope of the concluded operations.

CENTCOM strikes Iranian air defense, radar sites near Strait of Hormuz, U.S. military says

U.S. Central Command conducted strikes on Iranian air defense and radar installations near the Strait of Hormuz, the Pentagon confirmed. The operation targeted ground control facilities and surveillance installations in a significant escalation, according to a CENTCOM statement.

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime chokepoint for global oil shipments. The strikes are likely to raise concerns about freedom of navigation in the waterway.

What to Watch

Iran's response to the third wave of U.S. airstrikes remains uncertain, with potential for further IRGC missile attacks on U.S. assets in the region. The Strait of Hormuz will be closely monitored for any disruptions to shipping traffic. Diplomatic channels, including the United Nations Security Council, may convene emergency sessions as the conflict escalates.

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