Key facts
- The U.S. launched a second wave of strikes targeting Iran's air defense and radar systems.
- A third wave of U.S. strikes on Iran is currently underway.
- U.S. Central Command stated the strikes are in response to Iran's "unwarranted and continued aggression."
- Additional U.S. strikes began at 5:15 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.
The United States conducted a second wave of military strikes against Iran, specifically targeting the country's air defense and radar systems. U.S. Central Command stated the strikes are in response to Iran's "unwarranted and continued aggression." A senior U.S. official confirmed to Axios that a third round of attacks is now underway, indicating a continued escalation of actions in the region. The objective of these strikes is to degrade Iran's critical military infrastructure. The U.S. launched air strikes in Iran for the second consecutive day.