US Launches Strikes Against Iranian Targets Following Attacks On Shipping
Jul 8, 2026·1 min read
US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday evening announced that its forces have begun launching strikes against Iranian targets.
The confirmation came after explosions were heard in Iran. The explosions were reported in Bandar Abbas and in Chabahar, among other places.
“At the direction of the Commander in Chief, US Central Command forces have started conducting additional strikes against Iran to further degrade their ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz," said CENTCOM.
“The United States is holding Iran accountable for recent unjustified aggression against commercial shipping and civilian crews freely navigating a vital international waterway," it added.