Seventh Night of Heavy US Attacks on Iran; CENTCOM Reports Destruction of Observation Centers

United States military operations against targets linked to the Islamic Republic of Iran have entered a new phase. According to an official statement from US Central Command (CENTCOM), the seventh consecutive round of air and missile strikes was carried out last night using fighter jets, drones, and warships stationed in the region [1]. These attacks, conducted under the direct order of US President Donald Trump, are described as aimed at weakening Iran's military capabilities and restoring security to international shipping lanes.

Operation Details on the Seventh Night and Key Targets During the seventh night of attacks, one of the most significant targets destroyed was the observation tower at the "Shahid Kalantari" port in Chabahar. CENTCOM claims that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) used this center to track and target commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the Sea of Oman [2]. Additionally, reports indicate extensive bombing of underground ammunition depots, logistical centers, and air defense systems in southern regions, including Bandar Abbas and Ahvaz. Media outlets such as Turkey's "Şok Gazete" have also emphasized the continuous nature of Washington's operations against Iranian positions through real-time coverage [4].

Human Casualties and Damage to Civilian Infrastructure Reports from inside Iran indicate concerning dimensions of civilian damage. Iran's Ministry of Health announced that since the beginning of the new round of conflicts in late June, at least 38 people have been killed and more than 400 injured [1]. In Hormozgan Province, air strikes led to the destruction of six strategic bridges, including those on the Kahurestan-to-Lar and Bandar Khamir routes, disrupting traffic on the country's southern transit roads [3]. There are also reports of explosions near the Bushehr nuclear power plant, which have sparked international concern.

Tehran's Reaction: Threatening the Offensive Phase In response to these attacks, senior Iranian military officials have issued sharp warnings. Mohsen Rezaei, military advisor to Mojtaba Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, stated in an interview that if US attacks continue for a few more days, Iran will move out of the defensive phase and enter the "all-out offensive operations" stage [2]. He emphasized that in such a case, US bases across the region would no longer be safe. Simultaneously, reports have been published regarding the activation of sirens in neighboring countries, including Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait, due to Iranian retaliatory missile strikes [3].

Diplomatic Deadlock and Naval Blockade These conflicts escalate as the United States reinstates a naval blockade of Iranian ports. Donald Trump claimed in a recent speech that the US has achieved "great accomplishments" in Iran and that pressure will continue until Washington's nuclear and regional demands are met [3]. On the other hand, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concern over the targeting of civilian infrastructure and called for an immediate halt to tensions to prevent a full-scale regional war [2].