The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday (local time) announced that it completed the third round of airstrikes in Iran after hitting some 140 targets. The strikes were announced earlier today after Tehran shut the Strait of Hormuz once again “until further notice”, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacking another vessel in Hormuz for using the “unauthorised route.”
CENTCOM announced in a post on X and wrote, “U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) completed a third round of strikes this week against Iran, July 11, holding Iranian forces accountable for attacking another commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.” It added, “U.S. forces hit approximately 140 Iranian military targets with precision munitions launched by land- and sea-based fighter aircraft, drones, and naval vessels. Targets included Iranian missile and drone sites, naval capabilities, ammunition storage facilities, communication networks, and coastal surveillance locations.”
This is a developing story. More details awaited.
Quick answers to key questions
What prompted the third round of US airstrikes in Iran?⌵
The third round of US airstrikes was prompted by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacking a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
How many targets did the US strike in Iran during the recent military operations?⌵
The US targeted approximately 140 Iranian military sites during the recent airstrikes.
Why did Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz ‘until further notice’?⌵
Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz due to the IRGC firing warning shots at a vessel accused of taking an unauthorized route.
What military capabilities did the US utilize in their strikes against Iran?⌵
The US utilized precision munitions launched by land- and sea-based fighter aircraft, drones, and naval vessels in their strikes against Iran.
Should negotiations between the US and Iran continue despite the ongoing military conflicts?⌵
Despite military conflicts, US President Donald Trump indicated that negotiations with Iran should continue, although opinions on their success vary.
