US launches new round of strikes on Iran after IRGC attacks civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON: The US military said on Saturday it launched a new round of strikes against Iran after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces attacked a Cyprus-flagged container ship M/V GFS Galaxy as it transited the Strait of Hormuz.
“A civilian crew member is missing and the vessel is unable to continue the journey due to an onboard fire and significant engine room damage,” the US Central Command said in a statement on X.
The US Central Command said the strikes were carried out at the direction of President Donald Trump.
Iran earlier said it has closed the Strait of Hormuz as it acknowledged striking a vessel using an “unauthorized route” in the strait.
