The U.S. Central Command announced on Sunday that it completed a new wave of offensive strikes against Iran, hitting dozens of targets at multiple locations. The strikes targeted air-defense systems, coastal radar sites, missile and drone capabilities, and small boats, using a range of platforms including fighter aircraft, naval vessels, and one-way attack aerial and sea drones—the latter for the first time in the campaign. The operation aims to degrade Iran's ability to disrupt commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a CENTCOM statement.
The CENTCOM statement confirms a new wave of strikes completed on Sunday, as the U.S. military continues its campaign to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation, which involved dozens of precision munitions against air-defense systems, coastal radar, missile and drone sites, and small boats, marks the first use of one-way attack sea drones by U.S. forces in the campaign.
Earlier Monday, as The Zioneer reported, CENTCOM launched additional strikes that hit the Iranian port city of Jask, causing heavy explosions. The Sunday wave appears to be part of a broader escalation, with CENTCOM noting that since early May, U.S. forces have enabled the safe passage of over 800 merchant ships carrying about 400 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime corridor for global trade, and Iran does not control it, CENTCOM emphasized. The U.S. forces remain postured to ensure freedom of navigation despite what CENTCOM described as Iran's continued unwarranted aggression and threats.
2 developments
- StrongUS military announces new wave of strikes against Iranian forces in Strait of Hormuz
- StrongSecond consecutive night: US completes another wave of strikes on Iran; Trump threatens renewed bombing if no deal
- DevelopingUS military dismisses Iranian claims of control over Strait of Hormuz, reports 800 vessels transited
- StrongPentagon official: Iran rebuilt air defenses near Strait of Hormuz since April ceasefire
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