US launches new strikes against Iran near the Strait of Hormuz

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The US military struck targets in Iran that threatened shipping and US forces. Explosions were heard and air defense systems were active near the port of Bandar Abbas.

The U.S. military launched new strikes on Iranian territory on Wednesday. The target was a facility that, according to a U.S. official, posed a threat to U.S. forces and commercial shipping. This was reported by CNN with reference to Reuters, according to UNN.

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According to a U.S. official, American forces also intercepted drones launched from Iranian territory. Details regarding the scale of the attack or potential consequences have not yet been disclosed.

Iran claims 25 vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours26.05.26, 22:45

The semi-official Iranian Fars news agency, linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported at least three explosions near Bandar Abbas – a strategic Iranian port and naval base near the Strait of Hormuz. According to the agency, the explosions occurred around 1:30 a.m. local time.

Following this, air defense systems were briefly activated in the Bandar Abbas area.

The exact location and source of these sounds are still unknown, and further actions are ongoing to determine them

– reported the Fars agency.

Trump stated that the US will monitor the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and warned Oman28.05.26, 00:38

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