WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews) – U.S. Central Command forces have launched additional strikes against Iran at the direction of the Commander in Chief, aiming to further degrade Tehran’s ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, officials said Tuesday.

In a statement released on X, CENTCOM said the United States is holding Iran accountable for recent “unjustified aggression” against commercial shipping and civilian crews navigating the key international waterway.

“At the direction of the Commander in Chief, U.S. 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,” the statement read. “The United States is holding Iran accountable for recent unjustified aggression against commercial shipping and civilian crews freely navigating a vital international waterway.”

The announcement comes amid heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf region, where Iran has long been accused of harassing and attacking merchant vessels. The Strait of Hormuz serves as a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, with roughly one-fifth of the world’s petroleum passing through it.

No further details on the specific targets or outcomes of the strikes were immediately released by CENTCOM.

VINnews will continue to monitor developments and provide updates on this rapidly evolving situation.