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US Airstrikes Hit Iranian Strategic Site Qeshm Island

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. military launched multiple airstrikes against Iran, targeting strategic locations including Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • These strikes were reportedly in response to Iran's attacks on merchant ships transiting the strait.
  • U.S. Central Command stated the operations aimed to degrade Iran's ability to attack civilian vessels and hold Iranian forces accountable.

The U.S. military has conducted a new wave of airstrikes against Iran, targeting strategic sites including Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media reported that over 10 missiles struck the island, hitting military facilities. Local officials stated there were no immediate reports of casualties.

Over 10 enemy shells have hit Qeshm Island since yesterday afternoon, with all targets being military facilities.

— Qeshm Island OfficialReporting on the impact of the U.S. airstrikes.

These strikes come in response to Iran's recent attacks on merchant ships navigating the crucial waterway. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the operations began on the afternoon of the 12th, U.S. Eastern Time. CENTCOM stated the goal was to degrade Iran's capacity to attack civilian vessels and to hold Iranian forces responsible for their actions.

U.S. military forces began a new wave of airstrikes against Iran... to continue degrading Iran's ability to attack civilian vessels.

— U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)Confirming the airstrikes and their objective.

The operations were reportedly ordered by U.S. President Trump. The strikes underscore the ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global oil transport, where Iran has previously targeted commercial shipping.

This strike operation was ordered by U.S. President Trump with the aim of holding Iranian forces accountable.

— U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)Stating the presidential authorization and purpose of the strikes.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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