U.S. military resumes strikes on Iran after service member killed in Iraq

U.S. Central Command announced on Saturday that it has resumed air strikes against Iranian targets, marking the ninth consecutive night of operations. The new wave of attacks began at 7 p.m. Eastern Time, following the death of an American service member in Iraq, which CENTCOM said prompted the escalation. In a statement posted to the X platform, the command said the strikes are intended to continue degrading Iran’s capacity to threaten U.S. forces and regional stability.

The renewed campaign reflects ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran, which have been heightened by recent Iranian attacks on U.S. interests in the Middle East. CENTCOM did not disclose specific locations or the number of sorties, but reiterated that the operations are part of a broader effort to deter further aggression and protect American personnel. The strikes are expected to persist as long as the command deems it necessary to achieve those objectives.