The United States on Wednesday launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iran, further escalating the conflict between the two countries.

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

The latest strikes come in an effort to degrade Iran's ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM said

The United States on Wednesday launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iran, further escalating the conflict between the two countries.