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US launches new strikes against Iran amid Strait of Hormuz tensions; Kuwaiti platform targeted

From ABC Australia · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The US launched new strikes against Iranian military targets, aiming to degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Iran reported attacks on its southern islands and Kuwait confirmed damage to border posts and an offshore oil platform.
  • Tensions escalated as Iran asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz, while the US insisted it remains open to lawful transit.

The United States conducted further strikes against Iranian military targets, seeking to diminish Iran's capacity to threaten commercial shipping in the vital Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command announced the strikes, stating they were intended to hold Iranian forces accountable for attacks on civilian mariners and commercial vessels.

The Commander in Chief has directed the strikes to hold Iranian forces accountable.

— US Central CommandUS Central Command stated the reason for the new strikes.

These actions followed a series of exchanges between Iran and the US. Iran reported strikes on its southern islands, including Qeshm and Farur, with state media detailing damage and casualties. Simultaneously, Kuwait confirmed that its border posts and an offshore oil platform were attacked, resulting in one injury.

The Strait of Hormuz will be closed until further notice and until the end of American interventions in this region.

— Iran's Revolutionary GuardsIran's Revolutionary Guards announced their stance on the Strait of Hormuz.

The conflict over the Strait of Hormuz remains a central point of contention. Iran has asserted that the waterway will be closed until American interventions cease, while the US maintains that the strait is open to all lawful transit. An Iranian official described control of the strait as more valuable than "dozens of atomic bombs," highlighting its strategic importance.

Iran does not control the strait. Traffic is flowing.

— US Central CommandUS Central Command asserted the status of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Originally published by ABC Australia in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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