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U.S. renews strikes on Iranian military sites near Strait of Hormuz
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U.S. renews strikes on Iranian military sites near Strait of Hormuz

From Al Bawaba · () English

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  • The United States conducted airstrikes on Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The strikes were a retaliation for a drone attack on a commercial cargo vessel, escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
  • The operation targeted missile and drone storage, radar installations, and military infrastructure, with concerns rising over potential Iranian retaliation and further disruption to shipping.

The United States launched targeted airstrikes against Iranian military positions near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, escalating the confrontation between Washington and Tehran. The operation was a direct response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo vessel that occurred the previous day.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that the strikes hit missile and drone storage facilities, coastal radar installations, and other military infrastructure on or near Iran's Qeshm Island and in the Sirik area. Residents in southern Iran reported hearing explosions, and Iranian media confirmed that military-related facilities were struck, with some reports suggesting damage to telecommunications and water storage infrastructure. No casualties were immediately confirmed.

unwarranted act of aggression

— U.S. officialsDescribing the drone attack on a commercial cargo ship.

U.S. officials characterized the Thursday drone attack as an "unwarranted act of aggression" that violated a fragile ceasefire and threatened freedom of navigation through the vital waterway. President Donald Trump condemned the attack as a "foolish violation." CENTCOM described the retaliatory strike, carried out by fighter aircraft over approximately 90 minutes, as a limited but "powerful" action designed to neutralize immediate threats without provoking a wider conflict.

The latest exchange occurs amidst ongoing tensions in the 2026 U.S.-Iran conflict, marked by repeated military confrontations and attacks on commercial shipping. The situation remains volatile, with growing concerns about possible Iranian retaliation and renewed disruptions to maritime traffic in the Persian Gulf. International shipping and naval forces are on heightened alert as the strait, through which about one-fifth of global oil supplies pass, faces potential further instability.

foolish violation

— President Donald TrumpCondemning the drone attack on the commercial vessel.
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