During a new series of strikes on Iran, the US attacked air defense systems, coastal surveillance systems, anti-ship missiles, drone launchers, and port infrastructure. This is reported by Reuters and Axios, citing an American official who spoke on condition of anonymity, writes UNN.
Details
Earlier, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the start of a new operation against Iran but did not disclose which specific targets were struck. The command stated that the operation was a response to Iran's attacks on three commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Risk of new escalation grows
According to Axios, the exchange of strikes could provoke a new round of confrontation between the US and Iran and jeopardize the memorandum of understanding signed by the presidents of the two countries less than three weeks ago.
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Iranian state media reported explosions in the port cities of Bandar Abbas and Sirik, as well as on Qeshm Island.
The day before, Iran carried out three attacks on merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Following this, the US Treasury Department revoked sanctions exemptions that allowed Tehran to sell oil. Iran's Foreign Ministry called this decision a violation of the terms of the memorandum of understanding.