The US Army has carried out a new series of strikes against dozens of military targets near the Strait of Hormuz and in coastal areas of Iran. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) reports this, UNN informs.
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It is noted that American fighter jets, drones, and naval vessels launched precision-guided munitions over a seven-hour wave against Iranian missile and drone facilities, naval forces, and coastal defense systems, which "further degraded Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping and civilian crews."
The strikes occurred on the same day that US forces reinstated a naval blockade of vessels heading to or from Iranian ports and coastal areas
It is stated that "US forces remain vigilant, lethal, and ready to conduct operations at the order of the commander-in-chief."
Recall
The day before, the US reinstated a naval blockade of vessels heading to and from Iranian ports. The blockade was reinstated following President Trump's statement about US actions as guardians of the Strait of Hormuz.
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