US Military Strikes Iranian Military Targets for 11th Consecutive Night to Protect Strait of Hormuz Shipping

The US military conducted airstrikes on Iranian military targets for the 11th consecutive night early Wednesday, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM). The operation, which began at 2:00 AM Israel time, focused on destroying Iranian military infrastructure, including a watchtower at an Iranian port. CENTCOM stated the strikes aim to disrupt Iran's ability to threaten commercial vessels passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route for global oil exports.

This ongoing campaign reflects nearly two weeks of US attacks inside Iranian territory, centered on safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The US military is targeting Iranian weapons systems that pose risks to civilian and commercial ships transiting the area. The naval tensions escalated into direct military confrontations following prolonged Iranian efforts by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Iranian Navy to interfere with international shipping lanes in the region.