U.S. Strikes Hit Iranian Revolutionary Guard Naval Command Center in Gilan

U.S. Central Command operations against Iran

U.S. Military Operations and Strategic Targets

The U.S. Central Command, known as CENTCOM, confirmed the completion of its 13th straight night of operations against military targets inside Iran. According to official statements, the strikes, which began at 6:45 PM Eastern Time on Thursday (22:45 GMT), were designed to hold Iran accountable for threats posed to sailors and commercial vessels traversing the Strait of Hormuz. The wave of strikes on Thursday night lasted for more than two hours.

The military campaign has utilized a mix of assets, including B-1 strategic bombers, drones, and naval platforms. According to CENTCOM, the strikes have focused on degrading the capabilities of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, specifically targeting command and control centers, missile and drone storage facilities, coastal surveillance sites, and air defense systems. The previous night’s operation, the 12th in the series, lasted approximately five hours and targeted similar naval and military infrastructure.

Damage to Revolutionary Guard naval command center in Gilan

Impact in Gilan and Khuzestan Provinces

Iranian officials have acknowledged damage to military infrastructure following the most recent wave of airstrikes. Ali Bagheri, the deputy governor of Gilan, stated that the Revolutionary Guard naval command center in Zibaknar was hit on Friday morning, resulting in damage to equipment within the complex, according to the Iranian news agency IRNA.

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Explosions were reported by Iranian media and local authorities across the southwestern Khuzestan province. The Fars news agency reported that areas near the cities of Ahvaz, Andimeshk, and Omidieh were among those targeted. Additional reports indicated activity near Qeshm Island and the coastal city of Bandar Abbas, vital chokepoints near the Strait of Hormuz. Media reports also noted explosions in other regions, including Bushehr, Konarak, Chabahar, and Sirik. Iranian media reported that air defenses were activated in Tehran to address what was described as a hostile threat.

Revolutionary Guard strikes on Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait

Iranian Retaliatory Claims and Diplomatic Tensions

The Iranian military has responded with claims of counter-attacks on U.S. positions. The Revolutionary Guard asserted that it carried out strikes against American military facilities in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, describing these actions as a response to what it labeled “hostile acts” by the United States. Specifically, the group claimed to have targeted logistics and command facilities at Port Abdullah in Kuwait, as well as the Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, alleging that these sites suffered damage to fuel facilities and equipment. Additionally, Iranian state media reported that U.S. military facilities at the Azraq base in Jordan were targeted for the second time.

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Diplomatic tensions have further intensified following comments from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the seizure of frozen Iranian assets. President Trump stated via his Truth Social platform that any future damages to ships or cargo will be compensated from the Iranian funds that are in the possession of the United States and under its control.

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In response, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that normalizing the practice of seizing state assets to settle unrelated future claims sets a dangerous precedent. He cautioned that the chaos resulting from such actions will not be easy or peaceful, arguing that if such practices become standard, no nation’s assets would remain secure.

Strait of Hormuz transit and energy exports

Status of Maritime Traffic

Despite the ongoing exchange of fire, CENTCOM maintains that the Strait of Hormuz remains open. Military officials report that commercial vessels continue to transit the area with support from U.S. forces, noting that a large number of U.S. personnel are currently deployed across the Middle East. However, the Revolutionary Guard has issued warnings regarding the transit of energy, stating that exports in the region must be for everyone or no one. The Guard further threatened that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until what it described as the end of America’s evils.