US Military Strikes Iranian Targets Near Strait of Hormuz
The US military struck Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz for the second day in a row. The strikes were in response to Iranian attacks on commercial ships, according to US officials.
The US military launched cruise missiles at two railway bridges in northeastern Iran as part of Wednesday's strikes, a US official said. This marked the first time the US had struck Iranian infrastructure since the April 8 ceasefire. The targets included Iranian military coastal radars, anti-ship missile positions, and air defense systems.
The US official said Wednesday's strikes were wider in scope than Tuesday's strikes. Iranian state media reported that the strikes took place in Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Chabahar, Lavan Island, and other areas along Iran's southern coast near the strait.
President Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that Iranian officials had called him and wanted to make a deal. He said Wednesday's strikes on Iran were in response to Iranian attacks on commercial ships. Trump also said on Truth Social that if Tehran strikes commercial ships again, the response will get much worse.
The Kuwait army said its air defenses were confronting hostile missile and drone attacks, while Bahrain's Interior Ministry reported air raid sirens sounding in the kingdom. US Central Command said in a statement that its forces were conducting additional strikes against Iran to further degrade their ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
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What was the target of the US military strikes in Iran?
The US military launched cruise missiles at two railway bridges in northeastern Iran, as well as Iranian military coastal radars, anti-ship missile positions, and air defense systems.
Why did the US launch the strikes?
The US launched the strikes in response to Iranian attacks on commercial ships, according to US officials.
What was the scope of the strikes?
Wednesday's strikes were wider in scope than Tuesday's strikes, and included targets in several areas along Iran's southern coast near the Strait of Hormuz.
How did Iran respond to the strikes?
Iranian state media reported that the strikes took place in several areas, but did not provide further details on the response.
What did President Trump say about the strikes?
President Trump said the strikes were in response to Iranian attacks on commercial ships, and that if Tehran strikes commercial ships again, the response will get much worse.
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