The US military announced early Monday it completed its latest wave of strikes against Iranian targets, hitting dozens of sites at multiple locations, according to Israeli media. In a statement, the US military emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime corridor for global trade and that Iran does not control it, adding that US forces are prepared to ensure freedom of navigation.
The US military announced early Monday it had completed its latest wave of strikes against Iranian targets, hitting dozens of sites at multiple locations, according to a report by N12. The announcement comes about seven minutes after a separate CENTCOM statement detailed the same operation, noting the use of sea drones for the first time. The US military's statement emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime corridor for global trade and that Iran does not control it, adding that US forces are prepared to ensure freedom of navigation. The strikes are part of an ongoing campaign to secure the strategic waterway after Iran threatened commercial shipping. As The Zioneer reported earlier, the operation targets air-defense systems, coastal radar, missile and drone capabilities, and small boats. The US has now completed multiple waves of strikes in recent days, with over 300 targets struck in the campaign so far, according to previous CENTCOM announcements.
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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