US launches new barrage of strikes on Iran around Strait of Hormuz
"Today at 12 p.m. ET (1600 GMT), US forces began striking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran," US Central Command posted on X.
The United States launched airstrikes on targets linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday at 12 p.m. ET, according to US Central Command. The strikes followed recent attempted attacks by the IRGC against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and against American service members deployed to the region.
According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations, Iran has attacked eight commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz since its blockade of ships resumed on July 14, with four of the reported attacks occurring since last Monday. Iran has warned that it would prevent oil exports from the Gulf.
Iran has vowed to respond to the US attacks with even greater force, targeting American interests and bases in the region, according to Tasnim news agency. The conflict has led to increased tensions and rising oil prices, with Tehran remaining defiant despite threats from US President Donald Trump to respond forcefully to attacks on US bases.
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