U.S. forces struck numerous military targets on Kharg Island while reportedly avoiding energy infrastructure, and the Pentagon moved additional forces to the Gulf. Additional strikes on missile sites and boats in southern Iran, described by U.S. Central Command as self‑defence, reinforce a pattern of targeting Iranian military assets while limiting damage to economic infrastructure. A separate investigation into damage at a U.S. naval base provides granular, on-the-ground detail about facility damage, repair timelines, and operational impacts, underscoring why the U.S. has shifted forces and bolstered protections in the region.
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