CENTCOM begins wave of strikes on Iran-linked targets in retaliation for attacks on US troops

US Central Command (CENTCOM) has initiated a wave of strikes against Iran-linked targets in the region, citing retaliation for recent attacks on American troops. The military action follows a period of heightened regional tension and direct threats to US military personnel. In response to the strikes, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Tuesday night, citing a senior Iranian military source, that Tehran intends to retaliate. The source claimed that Iran's response would be "several times larger" than the recent US strikes. Specific details regarding the targets hit and the extent of the damage remain unverified by independent sources.