US strikes Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz
The US Central Command said it launched airstrikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for recent attempted attacks on commercial shipping and American service members by the IRGC, and for an alleged effort to deploy sea mines. Iran and allied forces responded with missiles and drones, including strikes reported in Ahvaz and Sirik, where local media and the Iranian Red Crescent cited four deaths and more than 50 injuries after an attack that reportedly struck a wedding. Iran also fired missiles at a US barracks in Jordan, where authorities said 10 of 13 missiles were intercepted with no casualties reported.
Strikes risk further escalation and threaten Strait of Hormuz shipping
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Iranian paramilitary actions near the strait prompted US retaliation. Iran then launched missiles and drone strikes at regional bases. Further exchanges could follow between the parties.
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