US military launches ‘powerful strikes’ against Iran, Central Command says

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The U.S. Central Command announced powerful strikes against Iran in retaliation for Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. This military response highlights heightened regional tensions and the strategic importance of the waterway.

US Central Command said the strikes were in response to what it said were Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz.