The US military announced it has launched strikes on Iran to degrade its ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement. Separately, reports indicate strikes on Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export terminal.
The US military announced Wednesday evening that it has launched strikes on Iranian targets, stating the operation aims to 'harm Iran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.' The announcement came as reports emerged of strikes on Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export terminal, located off the coast of Bushehr Province.
The development follows a sustained US campaign targeting Iranian military infrastructure along the Persian Gulf coast. Earlier this evening, The Zioneer reported that the US military confirmed additional strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz and a wave of strikes that included targets in Bandar Abbas and Kish Island. Vice President Vance previously stated that the US is applying leverage to ensure safe passage through the strait.
Unconfirmed reports suggest the strikes on Kharg Island may have hit oil storage and loading facilities, though no independent verification is available. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and recent Iranian attacks on tankers have prompted a robust US response.
4 developments
- StrongReports: strikes target radar and air defense systems at IRGC naval base
- StrongIRGC navy threatens US vessels, warns separate reckoning for American bases
- DevelopingIRGC claims 18 American military targets hit in two overnight strike waves
- DevelopingIranian report: IRGC strikes ships that attacked Iran with missiles
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- Internal intake