US says strikes launched as explosions heard in southern Iran
Summary
The US military launched airstrikes in southern Iran after explosions were reported in several locations near the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes come in response to attacks on commercial ships in the area, amid rising tensions related to a recent agreement between the US and Iran.Key Facts
- The US Central Command said it conducted airstrikes on Tuesday targeting Iranian sites in southern Iran.
- Explosions were reported in Sirik, Qeshm Island, and Bandar Abbas, all near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
- The airstrikes responded to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran’s foreign ministry blamed the US for breaching a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in June to reduce conflict in the region.
- The MoU involved lifting a US naval blockade in exchange for Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
- The US Treasury Department canceled a license allowing Iranian oil sales less than 20 days after the MoU was signed.
- Two tankers were attacked recently in the Strait of Hormuz: a Qatari LNG tanker and a Saudi crude oil tanker.
- Iran said it would take any actions necessary to protect its national security and interests in response to US moves.
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