Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe US launched fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz early on Wednesday, targeting Iranian weapon sites and air defence systems, in response to recent attacks on three commercial vessels. Iran condemned the US actions as a breach of a memorandum of understanding signed in June and warned of taking “decisive measures” in response. US Central Command said its forces struck over 80 targets, including command-and-control networks, coastal radar sites, anti-ship missile capabilities, and more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small boats. Iranian state media reported explosions in several southern Iranian locations, including Sirik and Qeshm Island, claiming most strikes hit civilian areas and caused injuries. The escalation follows the US revoking a temporary sanctions waiver that had allowed Iran to export oil, further heightening tensions between the two countries. In fullIran-US war latest: Trump orders fresh strikes after third tanker struck in Strait of HormuzMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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US forces launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said, sharply escalating a confrontation that…

US Central Command said it hit over 80 targets and Iranian armed forces vowed to deliver a ‘crushing response’.

The US strikes targeted Iranian air-defence systems, coastal-surveillance systems, surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship cruise missiles and drone-launch sites, a US official said.

US Central Command said the strikes were carried out “to impose heavy costs” for attacks on commercial shipping.

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TEHRAN: Iranian state media on Tuesday reported a series of explosions heard in the Strait of Hormuz region, moments after US officials announced “powerful” strikes on Iran. IRIB…

Explosions in Iran's Sirik, Bandar Abbas and Qeshm as US launches attacks after revoking waiver on Iranian oil exports.

Explosions were heard in Iran's Strait of Hormuz region after US strikes. Iran's foreign ministry warned of retaliation for treaty violations. The US revoked sanctions waivers for…

The United States launched a major new wave of air strikes against Iran early Wednesday, targeting more than 80 military sites in what officials described as a direct response to…

US launches fresh strikes on Iran near the Strait of Hormuz after attacks on commercial ships, escalating tensions as Tehran vows retaliation and regional risks rise.

Tehran warns of retaliation after US strikes hit military targets

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The US has launched a series of strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.