The United States conducted additional strikes on Iran on Sunday, aiming to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway and deter further attacks on civilian mariners and commercial vessels. U.S. Central Command announced the strikes began at 5 p.m. EDT, stating the action was intended to "hold Iranian forces accountable."
These actions follow President Donald Trump's recent declaration that the strait remained open. The strikes targeted Iranian missile and air defense systems, as well as Revolutionary Guard boats at multiple locations, according to a U.S. official who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The official noted the strikes were designed to further degrade Iran's capability to attack commercial shipping.
Reports from Iran indicated projectiles were fired at military targets, with the governor of Qeshm Island near the strait telling the state-run IRNA news agency that no casualties were reported. Explosions were also heard in the coastal city of Bandar Abbas and in Hajiabad city to the north.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil and natural gas supplies, has been a focal point in ongoing ceasefire negotiations. The waterway is considered international and has long been a key transit route for global trade.