The United States carried out a fresh wave of military strikes across southern and western Iran overnight, targeting what it described as key military assets linked to Tehran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation marked another sharp escalation in the renewed confrontation between Washington and Tehran, despite an interim agreement that had been intended to ease tensions.
According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), the attacks began late Sunday and followed roughly 140 strikes launched the previous night. American forces said they struck dozens of targets, including Iranian air defense systems, coastal radar installations, missile and drone infrastructure, military equipment, and small naval vessels. The operation involved fighter aircraft, naval forces, one-way attack drones, and, for the first time, one-way attack sea drones. CENTCOM said the objective was to "degrade Iran's ability to continue attacking international shipping flowing through the Strait of Hormuz."
The US military also rejected Iranian claims over control of the strategic waterway, stating, "The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime corridor for global trade. Iran does not control it." CENTCOM added that US forces remain "postured and prepared to ensure that freedom of navigation remains available to commercial shipping" despite what it described as Tehran's continued threats and aggressive actions.
