The United States conducted retaliatory strikes against targets in Iran on Sunday, following a drone attack on a Panama-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM).
CENTCOM stated that the strikes hit multiple targets across Iran in direct response to 'continued aggression' by Iranian forces and proxies. The drone attack on the tanker, which caused no casualties but damaged the vessel, was the second such incident in the region in recent weeks.
Iranian state media reported explosions in several provinces, including Isfahan and Khuzestan, but did not immediately confirm the extent of damage or casualties. The US has not disclosed specific targets or weapons used.
The strikes mark a significant escalation in tensions between the US and Iran, which have been heightened since the collapse of nuclear talks earlier this year. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, has seen increased attacks on commercial shipping.
