The United States has conducted a new series of strikes against military targets in Iran, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). Dramatic video released by CENTCOM shows U.S. missiles launching and striking multiple locations across Iran.
CENTCOM stated that the targets included air defense sites, radar systems, maritime assets and facilities, mine-laying capabilities, and communications sites. These actions were reportedly in retaliation for Iran's attempts to target commercial ships and American forces in the Middle East. The strikes are the first in approximately a month, occurring amid a period of heightened hostilities and a standstill in ceasefire talks.
President Trump commented on the situation via social media, stating that he was unconcerned about a potential agreement with Iran, emphasizing the United States' strong position, including control over the Strait of Hormuz and the collapsing Iranian economy. He also questioned when the Iranian people would revolt against their government.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated the administration's economic strategy, telling Fox News that the goal is to "sever every tie that [Iran] has to the outside world."
Iran has vowed to retaliate, with the Revolutionary Guards claiming to have launched missiles at an American military base in Jordan overnight. Iranian state media also reported that four people were killed at a wedding celebration in southern Iran when shrapnel from a U.S. missile hit a house. Navy Captain Tim Hawkins, a spokesman for CENTCOM, denied that U.S. military operations target civilians, contrasting this with the actions of the IRGC.
The control of the Strait of Hormuz remains a significant point of contention. Iran asserts its right to control ships passing through the waterway, while the U.S. insists it should be treated as international waters. The U.S. Navy maintains a blockade on the strait, guiding ships along a southern route near the coast of Oman.