US Military Strikes Iran Following Attacks on Commercial Vessels
In response to Iran's attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military has launched retaliatory strikes targeting over 80 locations, including air defense systems. This escalation follows the revocation of a sanctions waiver that allowed Iran to export oil, highlighting rising tensions in the region.
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US launches retaliatory strikes on Iran after Hormuz ship attacks – video
Explosions and flames were seen in Iran after the US military launched strikes on targets around the strait of Hormuz in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels near Oman. US officials said the strikes hit more than 80 targets, including air defence systems, command and control networks, anti-ship missile capabilities and more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small boats. The US also revoked a temporary sanctions waiver for Tehran to export oil. Iran accused the US of violating the agreement aimed at ending the war and responded by launching attacks on US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait Continue reading...
US military strikes Iran after Tehran hits 3 tankers in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military began launching a series of “powerful” strikes against targets in Iran after Tehran attacked at least three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Central Command (Centcom) announced on social media Tuesday evening. Centcom said the attacks are intended to “impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping...