US Military Launches New Strikes on Iran Ahead of Naval Blockade Resumption
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The US Central Command launched new strikes against Iran to disrupt attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, coinciding with a naval blockade resuming soon. Iran reported explosions near Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island, while Kuwait intercepted multiple missiles and drones amid escalating regional tensions.
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- US Central Command began new strikes on Iran targeting maritime attack capabilities.
- Strikes coincide with a naval blockade on Iranian ports starting at 16:00 ET.
- Explosions reported near Bandar Abbas, Ahvaz, and Qeshm Island in Iran.
- Kuwait intercepted multiple missiles and drones, with injuries reported.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed retaliatory attacks on bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday that it has initiated a new wave of military strikes against Iran. The operations aim to degrade Iran's capabilities to attack commercial vessels in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. These strikes coincide with preparations to reimpose a naval blockade on Iranian ports and coastal areas, set to begin at 16:00 Eastern Time.
Reports from Iran confirmed multiple explosions near the port city of Bandar Abbas and damage east of the city. Iranian news agencies also reported a missile strike on Qeshm Island, with no casualties or damage to residential and commercial infrastructure. Additionally, explosions were heard in Ahvaz, in southwestern Iran.
Earlier, Kuwait's military reported intercepting five cruise missiles, one ballistic missile, and 33 drones during the evening. Kuwaiti naval vessels were attacked, resulting in injuries to four security personnel. The Kuwaiti military described the Iranian aggression as targeting critical civilian and infrastructure sites, with debris causing property damage.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed to have destroyed several weapons depots and parts of enemy ships and aircraft at the Shaikh Isa base in Bahrain. They also reported damaging MQ-9 drones at the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, stating these actions were retaliatory responses to the US strikes on Iranian military coastal sites earlier that day.
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