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US Central Command Launches New Wave of Strikes Against Iranian Military Targets

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Hebrew · 10 newsrooms covering

The US Central Command launched a new wave of strikes on Wednesday targeting Iranian military assets used against commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with footage showing smoke over Qeshm Island.

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  • US Central Command announced a new wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday.
  • The strikes target Iranian military capabilities used against commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Smoke was seen rising from Qeshm Island, indicating strike locations.
  • The attacks aim to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten maritime traffic.
  • This escalation follows ongoing regional tensions involving Iran's hostile actions.
  • The announcement was accompanied by social media footage showing the aftermath of the strikes.
US Central Command Launches New Wave of Strikes Against Iranian Military Targets
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The US Central Command announced on Wednesday that it has initiated a new series of military strikes against Iran. According to an official statement, these attacks aim to further degrade the Iranian military capabilities that have been used to target commercial vessels in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The announcement came alongside social media footage showing smoke rising from Qeshm Island in Iran, indicating the locations affected by the strikes. This escalation reflects ongoing tensions in the region related to Iran's hostile actions against maritime traffic in one of the world's most critical shipping lanes.

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