The US military announced early Sunday that it is striking Iran, after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) 'blatantly attacked' a civilian ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The Zioneer reported at 02:47 that CENTCOM confirmed a third round of airstrikes against Iran, making this the latest in the campaign.
Early Sunday, the US military confirmed that it is striking Iran in direct response to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) 'blatant attack' on a civilian ship in the Strait of Hormuz. At 02:47 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that CENTCOM confirmed a third round of airstrikes against Iran, and a Pentagon statement described the operation as a direct response to the IRGC attack. This is the latest escalation in the US campaign against Iranian maritime aggression.
The US launched the third round of strikes at 02:15 Jerusalem (version 5), targeting IRGC air surveillance radars, missile and drone storage facilities, launch sites, maritime surveillance radars, and surface-to-air missile launchers, according to CENTCOM and a senior US official (versions 6-8, 02:41 Jerusalem). The strikes followed the IRGC attack on the Cyprus-flagged container ship M/V GFS Galaxy, which left one civilian crew member missing and the vessel disabled by fire and engine damage (versions 1-4, 02:41 Jerusalem). The Zioneer reported at 02:43 Jerusalem that a senior US official confirmed US forces were striking IRGC targets near the Strait of Hormuz.
The Zioneer reported earlier this week on the IRGC's maritime escalation, including warning shots at vessels (Jun 28) and threats of retaliation after previous US strikes (Jun 10). The current strikes come amid heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, with the IRGC having previously reported attacking ships that struck Iran (Jun 11).
No further details on the scale of the strikes, specific targets, or Iranian casualties have been released. The IRGC has not yet issued a statement in response to the latest strikes.
6 developments
- StrongSenior US official confirms US forces striking IRGC targets near Strait of Hormuz
- StrongVance: US struck Iran over ship attacks, operates leverage for safe Hormuz passage
- DevelopingIran says it closed Strait of Hormuz, struck vessel after US requested open passage
- StrongIran attacks cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz, declares agreement 'ineffective'; sirens in Bahrain
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