US completes additional airstrikes on Iran, hitting 90 military targets

The U.S. military has announced the completion of a second wave of airstrikes against Iran, targeting around 90 military sites. This operation, carried out by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), aims to degrade Iran's capacity to threaten shipping in the critical Strait of Hormuz.

CENTCOM stated on X that the strikes were conducted to further weaken Iran's ability to attack commercial and civilian vessels. The targets included air defense systems, coastal surveillance equipment, missile and drone storage sites, naval assets, and military infrastructure across Iranian coastal areas. This follows a previous day's operation where the U.S. struck over 80 targets in Iran using precision-guided munitions.

U.S. forces previously hit Iran's air defense systems, command and control networks, coastal radar bases, anti-ship missile capabilities, and approximately 60 small vessels belonging to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). CENTCOM described the latest attacks as retaliation for Iran's actions, including the assault on three commercial ships, which violated a de facto ceasefire and demonstrated Iran's willingness to inflict "heavy costs" on Tehran.

The U.S. military emphasized that it maintains a state of vigilance. The strikes underscore the heightened tensions in the region, particularly concerning maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global oil trade.