The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Thursday launched a fresh round of strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump signalled the possibility of further military action against the Islamic Republic.

The US Central Command confirmed strikes had been launched against Iran in retaliation for attacks on three tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

According to the US military, the strikes were carried out in response to attacks by the Islamic Republic on three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz