US military says it is carrying out a fresh wave of strikes across Iran

The United States military confirmed Sunday evening that it has initiated a new series of strikes targeting Iran. According to the U.S. Central Command (Centcom), these actions are intended to degrade Iran's capacity to attack civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes were directed by the Commander in Chief to hold Iranian forces accountable for their actions.

Iran's state television reported explosions in several locations across the country, including Qeshm, Jask, Sirik, and Bandar Abbas, all situated near the critical Strait of Hormuz. This marks the fourth wave of U.S. strikes against Iran within a week, following previous operations conducted on Wednesday, Thursday, and earlier Sunday.

The escalation comes amid heightened tensions in the region and a struggle for control over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global oil trade. Iran's earlier strikes on sites in the Gulf prompted the latest U.S. military response.

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launching more strikes against Iran to continue degrading their ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Commander in Chief has directed the strikes to hold Iranian forces accountable.