US Central Command said the attacks are aimed at “degrading” Tehran’s ability to disrupt shipping through the strategic waterway
The US has launched a fourth round of strikes against Iran this week in response to attacks on commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
“At 5 p.m. ET today, US Central Command forces began launching additional strikes against Iran to continue degrading its ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Commander in Chief has directed the strikes to hold Iranian forces accountable,” CENTCOM said in a statement on X on Sunday.
Iranian media reported explosions in the southern part of the country, including in the port cities of Bandar Abbas, Sirik, and Jask. The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the strikes as “war crimes,” according to Press TV.
The latest escalation has put further strain on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) the two countries signed on June 17. Both sides have since accused each other of violating the accord.
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