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US Central Command Claims Responsibility for Strikes on Iranian Ports in Response to Attacks

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US Central Command Claims Responsibility for Strikes on Iranian Ports in Response to Attacks
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First reported by Now 14 · 1 hour ago

What happened

The US Central Command has acknowledged conducting strikes on Iranian ports at Sirik and Kasham Island as retaliation for Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.

  • 01Explosions occurred at Sirik port and Kasham Island in Iran.
  • 02The US took responsibility for the attacks shortly after they happened.
  • 03CENTCOM stated the strikes were in response to Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • 04The incident reflects rising tensions between the US and Iran.
  • 05Additional information about the strikes is forthcoming.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
US Central Command Claims Responsibility for Strikes on Iranian Ports in Response to Attacks
Now 14Right · Hebrew1 hour ago
US Launches Wave of Strikes on Iran Following Attacks on Commercial Ships in Strait of Hormuz

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