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US launches second night of strikes against Iran after ship struck by drone

US launches second night of strikes against Iran after ship struck by drone

Summary

The United States launched military strikes against Iran for a second day, responding to attacks on commercial ships in the Middle East. U.S. forces targeted Iranian military sites, following a recent drone attack on an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. launched strikes on Iran for two consecutive days.
  • The military said the strikes responded to Iranian aggression against commercial shipping.
  • Targets included Iranian surveillance systems, communication sites, air defenses, drone storage, and mine-laying abilities.
  • Explosions were reported near the village of Tahrui, close to the port of Sirik in southern Iran.
  • The Panama-flagged oil tanker Kiku was hit by a drone while passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • No crew members were injured, and the tanker did not leak oil.
  • The tanker was carrying over 2 million barrels of crude oil.
  • The ship had left the Al Shaheen oil field and was headed to Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates.
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