Iranian state media say US strikes have reached northern Iran, with IRNA reporting a strike on a Caspian Sea naval base and projectiles hitting Piranshahr near the Iraqi border. The US military said it targeted command centres, drone depots and coastal surveillance installations overnight. Those claims have not been independently verified, and the reports signal a possible geographic expansion of recent strikes.
US Strikes Reportedly Reach Northern Iran — Caspian Naval Base Said To Be Hit
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Iranian state media reported on Friday that strikes by US forces have reached northern Iran, representing a notable shift from attacks that had largely been reported in the country's south.
Reported Targets and Local Claims
The IRNA news agency, citing the deputy governor of Gilan province, said a naval base on the Caspian Sea was struck. In a separate dispatch, IRNA quoted local emergency services saying projectiles hit Piranshahr, close to the Iraqi border, on Friday morning.
US Military Statement
Overnight, the US military said it had carried out strikes on command centres, drone depots and coastal surveillance installations. The statement did not specify exact locations within Iran.
Verification And Context
Independent verification of the reported strikes and local claims was not available at the time of reporting. If confirmed, the reports would mark a geographic expansion of reported strikes beyond southern Iran. The situation remains fluid, and authorities on all sides may release further information.
Note: This article reflects initial reports from state media and a US military statement. Readers should expect updates as more information becomes available and independent verification is obtained.
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