The U.S.military executed renewed airstrikes against Iranian regime targets in the Persian Gulf, marking the fourth consecutive day of operations.Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the strikes lasted approximately 90 minutes and aimed to further degrade Iran’s capacity to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.Targets included coastal defense systems and cruise missile storage sites on Greater Tunb Island.The attacks followed previous strikes near the Strait of Hormuz and along Iran’s southern coast, with U.S.forces using fighter jets, drones, and naval assets to strike Iranian missile and drone sites.CENTCOM commander Adm.Brad Cooper condemned Iran’s aggression, citing attacks on civilian ships that resulted in casualties and damage to Gulf countries.Iran retaliated by targeting U.S.military assets in Bahrain and Kuwait, prompting air-raid sirens and defensive responses.The conflict underscores ongoing tensions between the U.S.and Iran over regional security and maritime trade routes.
Original title: U.S. carries out fresh daytime strikes on Iran
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