US resumes strikes on Iran after Hormuz Strait ship attacks, CENTCOM says
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it had resumed strikes against Iran following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The command said the operations were carried out in response to threats to maritime traffic. Tension in the region rose as an official Iranian response was awaited.
US Central Command said it had resumed strikes on targets in Iran following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. According to CNBC, the command said the operations were a response to threats to maritime traffic in the region.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway through which a significant share of global oil shipments passes. As a result, any escalation there is watched closely by international energy markets and maritime trade.
The claims in the statement are attributed to CENTCOM; an official response from the Iranian side has not yet been confirmed, and independent verification is awaited. Diplomatic contacts and possible reciprocal steps will shape how events unfold.
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