US Military Conducts 10th Consecutive Night of Strikes on Iran

The U.S. military has concluded its latest round of strikes against Iran, marking the 10th consecutive night of attacks in the ongoing conflict, according to a statement from U.S. Central Command. The operation, which Reuters reported on late Monday, targeted a range of Iranian military infrastructure.

Details of the Operation

U.S. Central Command announced on the social media platform X that the most recent strikes lasted approximately five hours. The stated goal of the campaign is to "degrade Iran’s ability to continue attacking commercial vessels flowing through the Strait of Hormuz."

According to the U.S. military, the targets included:

• Iranian military command centers
• Missile and drone launch sites
• Maritime capabilities
• Air defense systems

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Broader Conflict and Market Impact

The strikes are part of a wider war that began on February 28, which has reportedly killed thousands, displaced millions, and shaken global markets. The sustained conflict has put upward pressure on oil prices, a key concern for investors and the global economy.

Rising Tensions and US Casualties

The continued military action comes as U.S. troop deaths in the war rose to 17 over the weekend, according to the source. On Monday, former President Donald Trump vowed revenge and has recently threatened to expand targets in Iran to include energy plants and bridges. International law experts have previously noted that attacks on civilian infrastructure are prohibited by the 1949 Geneva Conventions and may amount to war crimes.