West Asia war LIVE: U.S. launches strikes on Iran after attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz
United States military forces have initiated a third round of strikes against Iranian targets following an attack on a civilian vessel. Reports indicate that explosions have occurred in key coastal towns situated along the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Central Command has confirmed that American forces launched a third wave of strikes against Iranian infrastructure. The military action follows a reported incident involving a civilian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical international shipping route.
Iranian state media reported several loud explosions in the towns of Bandar Abbas and Sirik. Both locations are positioned along the shores of the strait and serve as significant maritime and strategic hubs for the region.
The escalation comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia and growing concerns over the safety of commercial navigation. Local authorities have not yet released official figures regarding casualties or the extent of the damage caused by the aerial operations. Source: U.S. Central Command and Iran state media.
