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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