US launching new airstrikes against Iran: military
- The strikes began at 2200 GMT and "are designed to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping
The US launched airstrikes against Iran, targeting IRGC forces, in retaliation for attacks on US troops in Jordan that resulted in military deaths and to degrade Iran's shipping threat.
- US airstrikes against Iran.
- Retaliation for attacks on US forces in Jordan.
- Efforts to degrade Iran's shipping threat.
WASHINGTON: The United States announced Saturday it was launching new airstrikes to punish Iran for attacks against US forces in Jordan after its first military deaths since renewing its hostilities with Tehran.
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US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on X that the strikes began at 2200 GMT and “are designed to further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and swiftly punish Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces who launched attacks against American service members in Jordan last night.”