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US Says New Round of Strikes on Iran Completed, Over 80 Targets Hit
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The U.S. Central Command has announced the completion of strikes on more than 80 targets in Iran, aimed at degrading the country's military capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran's military has threatened a "crushing response" to what it called an act of aggression.
WASHINGTON – The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday that it has completed a new round of military strikes against Iran, hitting over 80 targets. The operation comes amid heightened tensions and a fragile ceasefire in the region.
In a statement, the U.S. military said the strikes targeted Iranian air defense systems, command and control networks, coastal radar sites, anti-ship missile capabilities, and more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) small boats. The stated goal was to "degrade Iran’s ability to continue attacking international commerce" in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM added that its forces "remain postured and prepared to hold Iran accountable."
In addition to the military action, Washington has also revoked a license that allowed Iran to sell oil. This decision was reportedly made after three tankers were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz.
AdIran’s top joint military command issued a strong condemnation, vowing a "crushing response" to the U.S. attacks. An official statement described the strikes as a "blatant act of aggression" and warned that Tehran would not permit U.S. interference in its management of the strategic waterway.
The recent exchange follows a period of conflict that reportedly began on February 28 with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. The war is said to have caused thousands of casualties, displaced millions, and created significant volatility in global oil prices and financial markets.