US Military Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran After Ship Attacks

The U.S. military has launched a new wave of strikes against Iran, aiming to further degrade its capacity to threaten freedom of navigation in the vital Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command confirmed the actions, stating they are holding Iran accountable for recent "unjustified aggression against commercial shipping."

These latest strikes come just 24 hours after the U.S. conducted a broader operation against more than 80 Iranian targets. The U.S. also revoked a temporary sanctions waiver that had allowed Tehran to export oil. This escalation follows Iran's attacks on three commercial vessels earlier in the week.

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At the direction of the Commander in Chief, U.S. Central Command forces have started conducting additional strikes against Iran to further degrade their ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The United States is holding Iran accountable for recent unjustified aggression against commercial shipping and civilian crews freely navigating a vital international waterway.

The situation intensified as U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking at the NATO summit, declared that a ceasefire agreement with Iran was "over." Iranian state media reported explosions in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, with air defense systems activated. Military sources cited by Iranian news agencies threatened a "massive" retaliatory attack on U.S. army bases in the region.

Iranian reports also indicated power outages in Chabahar and that air defenses were engaging "hostile targets" near Bandar Abbas and Konarak. The renewed military actions signal a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, particularly concerning maritime security in the Persian Gulf.

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