US launches seventh night of Iran strikes as Hormuz conflict escalates

Escalating Tensions in the Middle East: US Launches Seventh Consecutive Night of Strikes on Iran The United States military has launched another wave of strikes on Iran, marking the seventh consecutive night of attacks, as tensions in the region continue to escalate. The latest strikes, which began at 7pm GMT on Friday night, are aimed at "continuing to degrade Iranian military capabilities," according to a statement from US Central Command. The attacks come as fighting intensifies over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway through which a significant portion of the world's oil supply passes. As the situation in the Middle East remains volatile, the international community is watching closely to see how the conflict unfolds.

Central Command says attacks were designed to ‘continue degrading Iranian military capabilities’The US military said it had launched a seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran on Friday night as fighting escalated over the strait of Hormuz.US Central Command, in a post on X, said the strikes, which began at 7pm GMT, were designed to “continue degrading Iranian military capabilities”. Continue reading...