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US Completes New Offensive Against Iran, Strikes Dozens of Military Targets
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US Completes New Offensive Against Iran, Strikes Dozens of Military Targets

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. military conducted a seven-hour offensive against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz and along the coast.
  • The operation, involving fighter jets, drones, and warships, aimed to degrade Iran's ability to threaten maritime traffic.
  • This action coincided with the resumption of a U.S. naval blockade on vessels linked to Iran.

The United States military has completed a significant seven-hour offensive targeting dozens of Iranian military objectives near the strategic Strait of Hormuz and along the country's coastlines. The operation, executed by the U.S. Central Command (Centcom), concluded Tuesday evening after extensive aerial and naval bombardment.

Utilizing a combination of fighter jets, drones, and warships, U.S. forces launched precision-guided munitions against Iranian missile and drone facilities, naval capabilities, and coastal defense systems. Centcom stated that the strikes were designed to further diminish Iran's capacity to disrupt commercial maritime traffic and endanger civilian crews transiting the vital oil shipping lane.

The military command further announced that this offensive occurred concurrently with the reinstatement of a U.S. naval blockade targeting vessels with destinations or origins in Iranian ports. Centcom emphasized that U.S. forces remain on high alert, prepared to conduct further operations as directed by President Donald Trump, underscoring a heightened state of readiness in the region.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.