SECURITYJul 8 · 20:31 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYETamara Turki

Centcom says US forces launching additional strikes on Iran

US Central Command announced additional strikes on Iran at Trump's direction, aiming to degrade Iran's ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement followed reports of explosions in southern coastal Iran.

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