The U.S. Military conducted what it characterized as a "heavy wave of strikes" Against Iranian targets on Wednesday, following President Donald Trump's warning that Washington would be "hitting them hard" In response to Tehran's recent attacks on American forces.
U.S. Central Command described the operation as a "powerful response" Lasting approximately two hours, targeting dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps installations throughout Iran. The strikes hit military command centers, missile and drone facilities, coastal surveillance and defense sites, and maritime capabilities.
CENTCOM said the operation was designed to reduce threats posed by the Islamic regime and its regional proxies to U.S. Forces, commercial shipping and neighboring Gulf states.
The strikes came after what CENTCOM called an "attempted surprise attack" On July 28, when the IRGC launched multiple ballistic missiles at U.S. Forces across the region. All Iranian missiles were intercepted with no reported damage or casualties.
Earlier Wednesday, Trump indicated additional military action could follow. "We're going to beat the f***ing sh** out of them," Trump said in a phone interview with Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst. "We'll be hitting them hard. They're going to get a beating," The president added.