US armed forces have initiated another wave of strikes against military targets within Iran, marking the 13th consecutive night of such actions. Washington asserts that these operations aim to diminish the threat posed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The US government also states a goal of bolstering the security of commercial shipping lanes in the region. Details regarding the specific targets and the extent of damage remain limited. This ongoing series of strikes represents a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations. The US maintains it is acting in self-defense and to deter further aggression. Iranian officials have yet to release a comprehensive response to the latest round of attacks.