The US launches more strikes on Iran as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates
CENTCOM said the strikes hit dozens of targets to curb attacks on civilian mariners and commercial ships, with no U.S. casualties reported.
- U.S. Central Command launched new strikes against Iran on Sunday to degrade its ability to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, following a massive Saturday operation that hit about 140 Iranian military targets.
- Iranian missile and drone assaults on American allies across the Middle East, including Kuwait, Jordan, and Qatar, prompted the escalation after Iran targeted a Cyprus-flagged merchant vessel in the Strait.
- Conflicting declarations emerged Sunday regarding the Strait of Hormuz's status, as CENTCOM asserted, "FACT: Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz," while Tehran claimed the waterway was closed until further notice.
- President Donald Trump stated Sunday on NBC's Meet the Press, "We bombed the hell out of them last night," while U.S. officials warned to expect a "bigger" wave of attacks.
- These latest strikes raise concerns about whether the broader fighting can be contained, as the White House seeks to pursue talks despite declaring the June ceasefire agreement over last week.
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The U.S. military launched another wave of airstrikes against Iran late Monday night, marking the third consecutive night that the United States has struck targets in the Islamic Republic.
The attacks, Washington emphasizes, limit Iran's ability to target "innocent civilians and commercial vessels" in the Strait of Hormuz.
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US military says it's carrying out more attacks on Iran after Trump announced a new blockade on Iran in Strait of Hormuz.
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