US Central Command Announces Targeting Iranian Missile and Defensive Facilities on Greater Tunb Island

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced today, Wednesday, the completion of a new round of airstrikes, targeting Greater Tunb Island off the Iranian coast. The Command stated in a declaration that a wave of airstrikes commenced at 6:00 AM Eastern Time against Iranian targets. These operations are part of an ongoing military campaign aimed at further undermining Iranian military capabilities used to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, and these strikes represent a new American response to repeated attacks targeting navigation in this vital waterway. CENTCOM clarified that the morning round of strikes concluded at 7:30 AM Eastern Time, lasting approximately ninety minutes. During this period, precision munitions were utilized to target coastal defense systems and storage and launch sites for cruise missiles, all located on Greater Tunb Island. It affirmed that these strikes successfully achieved their planned objectives, effectively contributing to reducing Iran's ability to launch attacks against commercial vessels and maritime shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This will enhance the security of international navigation in one of the world's busiest and most vital waterways. These operations are part of continuous American efforts to protect freedom of navigation and ensure the stability of global energy supplies passing through this strategic strait.