US says over 12,300 targets hit in Iran as military operation continues
Central Command has damaged, destroyed more than 155 vessels, according to fact sheet
WASHINGTON
US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday said it has struck more than 12,300 targets inside Iran, including dozens of naval vessels, as part of an ongoing military operation, which began on Feb. 28.
According to a fact sheet from CENTCOM, the US has damaged or destroyed more than 155 vessels.
The US military said a wide range of air, naval and ground systems have been employed in the operation, including strategic bombers, fighter aircraft, drones and missile defense systems.
Regional tensions have escalated since Feb. 28, when the US and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran that has killed more than 1,340 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel and Gulf countries that are home to US military assets.
A total of 13 US service members have been killed, and about 303 others have been injured since the operation began.
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