Key Facts

• The U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iran late on Wednesday night.
• This is the second consecutive night of U.S. attacks targeting Iran.
• The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated the strikes aim to weaken Iran’s threat to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
• The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipments.
• The attacks come after Iran attacked three commercial oil tankers earlier in the week.
• CENTCOM shared information about the strikes on the social media platform X.
• The situation indicates a breakdown in diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran.
• The news is developing and further updates are expected.