U.S. Central Command said in a social media post Wednesday that the military is striking "multiple targets in Iran" and it is happening "in response to Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression."

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The strikes come just a day after the U.S. hit Iran following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that Trump blamed on Tehran.

Hegseth said U.S. would strike Iran tonight

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the military would strike Iran "hard" Wednesday night following threats for more strikes from Trump earlier in the day.