Explosions Heard in Iran; US Military Announces Retaliatory Air Strike

Explosions were heard in Iran's strategically important Hormozgan Province, with the U.S. military announcing a retaliatory air operation against Iran.

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that U.S. warplanes successfully targeted missile and drone storage areas, as well as coastal radar facilities within Iran. CENTCOM described the operation as a "clear response to the aggression against safe commercial navigation in international waters."

The escalation began on June 25 when the Singapore-flagged cargo ship "M/V Ever Lovely" was targeted by a kamikaze drone while attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman. The U.S. administration has blamed Tehran for this attack.

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage in the Middle East, has become a focal point of military activity. The U.S. operation underscores the heightened tensions in the region following the recent maritime incident.

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U.S. warplanes successfully targeted missile and drone storage areas, as well as coastal radar facilities within Iran. This operation is a clear response to the aggression against safe commercial navigation in international waters.