US airstrikes on Iranian military targets: ‘Vigilant, deadly and ready’: US launches new strikes on 10 Iranian military targets — Video
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) on Sunday shared a video showing U.S. air and sea strikes against Iranian military targets, saying the operations were in response to Iran’s latest drone attack on a commercial oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz.“U.S. Navy and Air Force fighter jets conducted strikes tonight on 10 Iranian military targets at multiple locations in and near the Strait of Hormuz in response to an Iranian drone attack on the M/T Kiku,” Central Command said after posting the video on social media.The video was released hours after the U.S. military announced new strikes against Iran, saying the action was ordered by President Donald Trump after it said it was another violation of the ceasefire agreement.
US says attack occurred after tanker attack
Earlier on Sunday, U.S. Central Command said Iran launched a unidirectional attack drone at 4:30 a.m. ET on the Panamanian-flagged oil tanker M/T Kiku as it sailed near the Strait of Hormuz carrying more than 2 million barrels of crude oil.“Iran had the opportunity to comply with the ceasefire agreement following yesterday’s U.S. attack in response to Iran’s attack on the USS Forever Lovely, but chose not to do so,” Central Command said.The retaliatory actions targeted Iran’s military surveillance infrastructure, communications systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities and minelayer capabilities, according to the U.S. military.“Commercial shipping continues to transit the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces remain vigilant, deadly and ready,” the statement added.
Tensions escalate despite ceasefire
The latest attack marks another escalation despite a temporary ceasefire between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending hostilities.President Donald Trump also confirmed the action on social media, saying the United States had “again violated the ceasefire agreement by striking Iran’s missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar sites!” He warned that if Iran continued its actions, Washington could eventually be “forced to finish the job militarily.”Iranian state television reported that an explosion occurred in the area north of the strategic waterway after the attack.The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most important energy corridors, carrying a significant portion of global oil exports.While the United States and Iran continue talks aimed at reaching a broader agreement on shipping, regional security and Tehran’s nuclear program, the latest attacks have heightened concerns about maritime security.
