The U.S. military has reported that it struck more than 80 targets in Iran in response to attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
On July 7, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced via social media that its forces completed a new offensive strike against Iran. The attack was described as an immediate response to recent Iranian assaults on commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, utilizing precision-guided munitions to hit over 80 targets.
CENTCOM stated, "U.S. forces targeted Iran's air defense systems, command and control networks, coastal radar stations, anti-ship missile capabilities, and more than 60 small fast boats belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This action aims to weaken Iran's ability to launch further attacks on international vessels transiting this critical trade route."
Earlier that day, CENTCOM reported that Iran had attacked three commercial vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz. The affected ships included the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker M/T Al Rekayyat, the Saudi Arabia-flagged tanker M/T Wedyan, and the Liberia-flagged M/T Cyprus Prosperity.
CENTCOM emphasized that Iran's unprovoked attacks constitute a clear and dangerous violation of ceasefire agreements and undermine freedom of navigation. The U.S. military remains prepared to hold Iran accountable should agreements not be upheld, stating, "We are ready to respond at any time."
According to reports from outlets like CNN, U.S. airstrikes targeted key military facilities in Iran, including the port city of Bandar Abbas, which serves as a naval base, and the major oil export terminal on Kharg Island, as well as military installations in Sirik and Qeshm Island.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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