The US has launched a new round of strikes against Iran over the threat to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
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The US has launched a new round of strikes against Iran aimed at weakening its ability to attack vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation continues amid conflicting statements from Washington and Tehran.
The United States announced that on Sunday they launched a new round of strikes on Iranian territory, aimed at weakening its ability to attack civilian and commercial vessels in the area of the Strait of Hormuz. This was reported by Bloomberg, writes UNN.
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The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that the strikes began at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (New York time). The U.S. military released the corresponding statement on social media X.
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CENTCOM noted that the operation aims to "further degrade Iran's ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial vessels that freely transit the Strait of Hormuz."
Bloomberg notes that the new strikes were carried out amid conflicting statements from Washington and Tehran regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, the sides assessed differently whether one of the key global maritime trade routes remains open for shipping.