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The United States military initiated new strikes against Iranian positions early Sunday evening, escalating efforts to safeguard vital international shipping lanes. According to a statement from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the operation targets Iran’s capacity to threaten commercial vessels and civilian mariners in a critical global chokepoint.
President Donald Trump ordered the additional action near the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes. The strikes aim to curb Iranian aggression that has repeatedly endangered peaceful maritime traffic in the region.
“At 5 p.m. ET today, U.S. Central Command forces began launching more strikes against Iran to continue degrading their ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz,” CENTCOM said in its official statement.
The move comes as part of a broader determination to protect international navigation rights and deter further provocations. CENTCOM emphasized that the strikes represent a direct response to ongoing threats posed by Iranian forces operating in the area.
“The Commander in Chief has directed the strikes to hold Iranian forces accountable,” the command added, underscoring the high-level authorization behind the operation.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most strategically sensitive maritime passages globally. Disruptions there have historically triggered sharp increases in energy prices and heightened tensions across the Middle East and beyond.
U.S. officials have repeatedly warned that unchecked Iranian attacks on merchant shipping could destabilize not only regional security but also the broader global economy, which relies heavily on the uninterrupted flow of goods through these waters.
This latest round of strikes builds on previous U.S. military responses in the area, reflecting a sustained commitment to countering threats to civilian and commercial interests. As forces execute the operation, CENTCOM’s announcement signals a clear message of resolve: the United States will not tolerate actions that endanger innocent mariners or interfere with lawful maritime commerce.
Details on the specific targets hit and the extent of damage were not immediately released in the CENTCOM statement. However, the timing—early Sunday evening Eastern Time—indicates a deliberate effort to maintain pressure on Iranian capabilities while minimizing risks to non-combatants where possible.
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