The United States launched a wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said, after Washington reimposed a naval blockade in a return to war between the foes.

Sunday's attacks follow three previous days of tit-for-tat strikes between Iran and US as a June ceasefire deal frays.

US launches new strikes on Iranian targets tied to threats in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to protect commercial shipping and curb regional escalation.

US-Iran war news: The United States initiated fresh military strikes against Iran on Tuesday. These strikes target capabilities allegedly used to attack commercial shipping.…

CENTCOM said the strikes were meant to "continue degrading Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz."