Iran Continues Attacking Oil Tankers; U.S. Strikes Iranian Targets Again

The U.S. military launched a second wave of airstrikes inside Iran, targeting various military sites, in retaliation for Iran's ongoing attacks on commercial vessels. The strikes, ordered by President Trump, followed an earlier U.S. response and a period where Iran was given a chance to adhere to a ceasefire.

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The U.S. military conducted airstrikes against multiple targets in Iran.

According to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), Iran failed to uphold the agreement. CENTCOM reported that Iranian forces launched a suicide drone that struck the Panama-flagged oil tanker M/T Kiku in the early hours of the morning, prompting the renewed U.S. action.

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The U.S. military launched a second wave of airstrikes inside Iran, targeting various military sites, in retaliation for Iran's ongoing attacks on commercial vessels.

CENTCOM detailed the targets of the latest airstrikes, which included Iranian military surveillance infrastructure, communication systems, air defense positions, drone storage facilities, and mine-laying capabilities. The command emphasized that commercial ships are still transiting the Strait of Hormuz and that U.S. forces are maintaining a high level of readiness to counter any threats.

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Iranian forces launched a suicide drone that struck the Panama-flagged oil tanker M/T Kiku in the early hours of the morning, prompting the renewed U.S. action.