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U.S. Military Launches Strikes Against Iran, Central Command Confirms
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The United States military has conducted a series of strikes against targets in Iran, according to U.S. Central Command. The action was described as a response to alleged Iranian attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
WASHINGTON – The United States military has launched strikes against Iran, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday. The military action is a direct response to what U.S. officials described as Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
In a formal statement, CENTCOM said its forces "have begun launching a series of powerful strikes against Iran to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping." The command also characterized Iran's actions as "unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire."
While the specific U.S. targets were not immediately disclosed, Iranian media reported that six projectiles struck the area of the Taheroui pier in Sirik, a city in southern Iran.
AdThese strikes represent the first known U.S. military action against Iran since late last month, which saw several days of retaliatory strikes between the two nations.