The US struck Iran’s coastal defences and missile sites yesterday after reimposing a naval blockade of its ports.
The strikes mark the latest escalation of attacks and counterattacks launched by the two sides as they vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz.
US Central Command forces launched its second wave of strikes against Iran last night, the US military said.
“The strikes are designed to further degrade military capabilities Iranian forces have used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.”
US Central Command said the military had attacked coastal defence systems and cruise missile storage and launch sites on Iran’s Greater Tunb Island, and had completed the first wave of strikes within around 90 minutes.
That followed seven hours of strikes on Tuesday in which the US said it had hit dozens of military targets near the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian coastal areas.
In response, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had struck targets in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. Bahrain said its air defences had intercepted several air attacks.
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