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.

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