US Forces Target Hidden Iranian Missile Launcher in New Video
The US military has released footage showing an attack on an Iranian missile launcher that was hidden under a bridge-like structure. The video was shared by the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on social media. In their caption, CENTCOM warned that even if Iran tries to hide its missile launchers, US forces will find and destroy them.
Background: The War with Iran Begins
This attack is part of a larger conflict that started on February 28. On that day, the United States and Israel conducted joint airstrikes against Iranian military sites, leadership, and infrastructure. These strikes marked the beginning of what is being called the Iran war.
Major Events in the Conflict
Death of Iran’s Supreme Leader
The initial airstrikes resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, along with several senior officials. Following his death, Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei, was chosen as the new leader.
Iran’s Retaliation
In response, Iran launched missile attacks on US assets in the Middle East. They also targeted residential areas in countries like the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain, increasing tensions in the region.
Statements from US and Iran
US President Donald Trump, speaking from his golf club in Florida, suggested that the war might be ending soon. He claimed that Iran’s military capabilities are severely weakened, with no effective navy, air force, or communications, and that their missiles and drones are scattered or destroyed.
However, a spokesman for Iran’s paramilitary Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) countered that Iran, not the US president, will decide when the conflict ends. According to Iranian state media, the IRGC stated, “Iran will determine when the war ends.”
Global Consequences
The war has had significant worldwide effects. It
