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US launches second night of strikes against Iran after ship struck by drone
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US launches second night of strikes against Iran after ship struck by drone The attacks come after an Iranian drone allegedly struck another commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. For a second day in a row, the United States has launched strikes against Iran, once again citing an attack against a commercial vessel as a motivation. Saturday’s renewed attacks are the latest indication that a regional Middle East ceasefire, established as part of a June 17 memorandum of...
US launches second night of strikes against Iran after ship struck by drone
The attacks come after an Iranian drone allegedly struck another commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.
For a second day in a row, the United States has launched strikes against Iran, once again citing an attack against a commercial vessel as a motivation.
Saturday’s renewed attacks are the latest indication that a regional Middle East ceasefire, established as part of a June 17 memorandum of understanding (MOU), might be at a breaking point.
In a statement, the US Central Command (CENTCOM), which directs military action in the Middle East, explained that the latest attacks came “at the Commander in Chief’s direction”.
“CENTCOM forces launched strikes today in direct response to continued Iranian aggression against commercial shipping,” it wrote.
“U.S. military aircraft targeted Iranian military surveillance infrastructure, communication systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities, and minelayer capabilities.”