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US Hits Iran With New Strikes After Reimposing Naval Blockade

The United States launched a wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said, after Washington reimposed a naval blockade in a return to war between the foes.

US Hits Iran With New Strikes After Reimposing Naval Blockade
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  • The US launched multiple strikes against Iran on Wednesday according to CENTCOM
  • The strikes aimed to degrade Iran's military capabilities near the Strait of Hormuz
  • Washington reinstated a naval blockade amid escalating conflict with Iran

The United States launched a wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said, after Washington reimposed a naval blockade in a return to war between the foes.

US forces "began launching a wave of strikes... designed to further degrade military capabilities Iranian forces have used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz," CENTCOM said on X.

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