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U.S. military says it's hitting new targets in Iran again

U.S. military says it's hitting new targets in Iran again

Summary

The U.S. military has started targeting new locations in Iran after a pause of about a month. These actions come after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) tried to attack commercial ships and U.S. forces near the Strait of Hormuz.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. military carried out strikes on new targets in Iran.
  • These strikes respond to attacks attempted by the IRGC on commercial ships and U.S. troops.
  • The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for shipping in the region.
  • On Sunday, U.S. forces hit rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Iran launched missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan; these missiles were intercepted.
  • The United Arab Emirates intercepted an Iranian drone over its waters, calling it a serious escalation.
  • Hostilities had been quiet for about a month before these recent actions.
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