The United States launched military strikes against Iran on Tuesday after accusing Tehran of attacking commercial vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command said the operation was ordered in response to what it described as Iranian aggression against international shipping.
In a statement, the U.S. military said the campaign was intended to raise the cost of targeting civilian maritime traffic in one of the world’s busiest shipping routes.
“U.S. Central Command forces have begun launching a series of powerful strikes against Iran to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping,”
The statement also accused Iran of violating an existing ceasefire.
“Iran’s demonstrated aggression was unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire,”
U.S. officials did not immediately identify the military targets involved in the operation. The scope of the strikes and the extent of any damage also remained unclear.
Iranian state media reported that six projectiles struck the area around Taheroui Pier in Sirik, a coastal city in southern Iran. The reports did not immediately provide details about casualties or damage.
The latest action marks the first publicly known U.S. military strikes against Iran since late last month. At that time, both countries exchanged several days of military attacks, raising concerns about broader instability across the Middle East.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most important maritime corridors, carrying a significant share of global oil exports. Any military activity in the area is closely watched because it can affect international trade, energy markets, and regional security.
