US launches strikes on Iran’s IRGC targets after attacks on commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz
The US military said 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.”
The United States has launched strikes targeting Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) locations in response to attacks against commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions between the two nations. US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday that the strikes commenced at noon Eastern Time, following recent attempts by the IRGC to target vessels in the critical waterway and American personnel stationed in the region.
CENTCOM stated, "Today at 12 p.m. ET, U.S. forces began striking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran," in a post on X. The military action follows incidents on Monday, where two oil tankers were hit by projectiles near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting concerns over the safety of maritime trade through the vital route.
The US military has a history of carrying out strikes against Iranian military assets in the area, aimed at curbing Iran's ability to menace international shipping. This latest escalation underscores the ongoing confrontation between Washington and Tehran, as the US seeks to prevent Iran from regaining the capability to endanger commercial shipping in the region.
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