U.S. Military Claims to Begin Series of Strikes Against Iran
On July 7 local time, the U.S. Central Command stated that U.S. Central Command forces have begun a series of strong strikes against Iran in response to Iran's targeting and attacks on commercial shipping operated by civilian crews in international waterways.
The U.S. Central Command stated that the strikes were a response to Iran's attacks on three commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, and noted that Iran's aggressive actions are "unjustified, dangerous," and "clearly violate the ceasefire agreement." (Reporter Zhao Miao from the General Station)
U.S. Central Command forces began a series of strikes against Iran on July 7 in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. condemned Iran's actions as unjustified and a violation of ceasefire agreements.
- U.S. Central Command has initiated strikes against Iran.
- The strikes are in response to Iranian attacks on commercial vessels.
- The attacks occurred in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran's actions were described as aggressive and unjustified.