CENTCOM says the strikes were launched in response to alleged Iranian attacks on commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
WASHINGTON: The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that U.S. forces have launched a series of powerful strikes against Iranian targets, claiming the operation is a response to alleged Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
According to CENTCOM, the alleged attacks targeted commercial ships carrying civilian crews in one of the world’s most strategically important waterways. The command described Iran’s reported actions as “unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire,” stating that the military operation aims to impose “heavy costs” on Tehran.
The reported strikes mark another sharp escalation in the ongoing confrontation between the United States and Iran, raising fears of renewed instability across the Middle East and potential disruptions to international shipping and global energy markets.
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